Category: Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Sealants Help Safeguard Your Child’s Smile

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Children have a high risk of tooth decay, and this could cause discomfort and even lead to dental infections. Which is why we have a unique preventive treatment to avoid the onset of cavities and safeguard the smile for years to come. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about dental… Read more »

Protecting Smiles With Sealants & Fluoride

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As a parent, you always want to protect your child in any way possible — it’s instinctual. Of course, we often consider this in the context of physical and mental health, but it’s also important to remember that protecting their smile is a crucial component of helping their overall health thrive. It is important to… Read more »

Avoiding Halloween-Related Cavities

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Halloween is a fun time of the year for kids and adults, but too much candy could be a recipe for tooth decay and other issues. Which is why we want your children to enjoy healthy smiles now and after Halloween! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about staying cavity-free.

Avoiding Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

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For new parents, it may be difficult to navigate the waters of their child’s health. The difference between momentary concerns and lasting issues might be unclear, and that is completely understandable. And that is also why parents may be prone to ignoring the oral hygiene of their child. Even before their first tooth arrives, you… Read more »

The Tech We Use To Protect Your Family’s Smile

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We provide orthodontic care for kids and adults, and a full range of pediatric treatments to safeguard little smiles, from babies and toddlers to teens. As part of this, we often rely on advanced technology to provide a diagnosis and implement treatment with precision and accuracy. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and… Read more »

A Toothache Could Require A Dental Crown

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Does your little one often talk about a toothache? If so, then we may need to place a dental crown to treat a cavity and bring relief. In fact, we often create one that looks natural! In today’s blog. Your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about when a tooth could use a dental… Read more »

How Fillings Remedy Cavities

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We get it: as a parent, it can be tough to ensure your child maintains good oral health. Often, when it’s time to brush their teeth, they would rather do literally anything else. This is certainly a challenge, but getting them to effectively brush their teeth is essential. In fact, proper brushing and flossing practices… Read more »

A Pulpotomy Can Save A Child’s Tooth

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When your child has a cavity too severe for a filling, or if an infection has developed, then a root canal alternative could be the right choice. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks how our pulpotomy procedure can save a child’s tooth and bring instant relief.

Stronger Teeth With Fluoride Treatment

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Our last blog discussed how we place dental sealants to safeguard the rear teeth from cavities. But we also have another treatment we can provide every six months to keep cavities at bay. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the benefits of fluoride treatment.

Dental Sealants Help Prevent Tooth Decay

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According to the American Dental Association (ADA), dental sealants have the ability to lower the risk of cavities in kids by up to 80%. Which is why we offer for little smiles of all ages, helping kids enjoy cavity-free teeth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about tooth decay prevention.