Category: Pediatric Dentistry

Let’s Look At Our Diagnostic Technology

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Whether we’re providing pediatric dental care or orthodontic treatment, we need to examine you or your child’s smile and make a diagnosis with accuracy and precision. To make this possible, our team needs to create digital impressions and x-ray images. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our diagnostic technology.

Crowns Help Smiles Of All Ages

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A dental crown is a very strong and durable restoration that we use to help smiles of all ages. Each one is custom-made, and could address minor or severe oral health issues. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we help smiles with a lifelike and strong dental crown.

Taking Care Of Your Child’s Smile With A Filling

When a child has a cavity, this could eventually lead to pain for them, as well as an increased risk of infection and other complications. To offer treatment, we can provide a filling that is metal-free and blends with the color of the tooth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks… Read more »

Pulpotomies Could Protect A Child’s Infected Tooth

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When a tooth is infected, this could cause your child discomfort and even risk the premature loss of the tooth! A filling may not be enough, but we can still help with a conservative root canal alternative known as a pulpotomy. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our approach… Read more »

Fluoride Can Prevent Cavities In Your Child’s Smile

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In our last blog, we discussed how dental sealants help prevent cavities by putting a layer of protective plastic over the rear molars. But we also have another treatment that can strengthen the protective outer enamel. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we use fluoride treatments to protect… Read more »

We Can Help Prevent Cavities With Dental Sealants

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Our team knows that cavities can impact little smiles and lead to major complications or even premature tooth loss! Which is why we want to offer a unique treatment to prevent the onset of cavities. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist employs dental sealants to protect children from tooth decay.

Schedule Your Child’s Summer Checkup

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Now that kids in our community are seeing the school year come to an end, it’s a great time to schedule a checkup and cleaning. Your children can receive these essential preventive visits without missing school! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will talk about how checkups safeguard smiles of all… Read more »

The Technology We Use To Help Your Family’s Smiles

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We offer an array of pediatric and orthodontic care for kids, and adults too. But to ensure care is comfortable and provided with accuracy and precision, we will employ advanced technologies. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will discuss the benefits of digital x-rays and iTero® digital imaging.

Taking Time To Treat Your Toothache

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Do you or one of your children have an aching tooth? A toothache isn’t just a source of discomfort, this could also be a warning sign for tooth decay and other serious oral health issues. Which is why you shouldn’t ignore one, instead you should contact your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist for treatment!

Helping Your Kids Brush And Floss

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Children need to care for their smiles each and every day, just like adults do. That’s why in today’s blog, we’re going to look at how to ensure your kids brush and floss properly each day. We’re also going to discuss when you need to bring your children to your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and… Read more »