Category: Pediatric Dentistry

The Second Phase Of A Child’s Treatment

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In a recent blog, we discussed how we treated orthodontic issues in kids as young as age seven with the first phase of treatment. But what happens afterward? What should patients expect from the second phase of treatment? In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about children’s treatment.

Creating Restorations And More With Digital Scanning

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At one time, everything from creating crowns to fabricating orthodontics would rely on a physical impression. While effective, our team is proud to offer a digital alternative, one that provides better precision and accuracy. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about iTero® digital scanners.

Creating Custom Crowns For Little Smiles

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When your child damages a tooth, or develops a more severe case of tooth decay, we may need more than a filling. Instead, we may need to craft and secure a full crown. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will talk about how we create custom-made dental crowns for children of… Read more »

Fillings Provide Natural-Looking Cavity Treatment

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A dental filling can not only be placed in a single visit, but this restoration can be color-matched to blend with you or your child’s smile seamlessly. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will explain how our team can treat a cavity in only one visit, and ensure your kids always… Read more »

Pulpotomies Provide Gentle Treatment For Infection

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When children have advanced and untreated cases of tooth decay, this means the tooth could eventually become infected. The infection then leads to greater discomfort, and even the risk of tooth loss. To help preserve the teeth and bring relief, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist could offer a pulpotomy.

How Does Fluoride Prevent Cavities?

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We just talked about dental sealants and how they help reduce the risk of tooth decay. But in addition to this unique plastic layer, we can also lower the chances of cavities with fluoride treatments every six months. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist discusses the benefits of fluoride treatments.

Avoiding Cavities With Our Dental Sealants

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Children can be very susceptible to tooth decay, and this could lead to infections and other complications without treatment. To help lower the risk of cavities, we could place dental sealants. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we place dental sealants for little smiles.

Checkups And Cleanings For Children

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Adults are not the only ones who need to have their teeth examined and cleaned every six months. Children ages two and older need to attend these visits too! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about checkups and cleanings for little smiles of all ages!

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.