Category: Pediatric Dentistry

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 »

Maintaining Smiles After Premature Tooth Loss

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Children will lose their primary teeth throughout childhood, but this happens in a specific timeframe. Which means losing them early to issues like tooth decay could cause the onset of misalignment and other complications. To prevent this from occurring, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will offer space maintainers.

Crafting Crowns That Blend With Little Smiles

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Sometimes, your child develops an oral health problem that will need more than just a filling or dental bonding. Instead, repair to save the smile and prevent discomfort means a dental crown. In today’s blog, your Shirley, TX, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will discuss how we craft crowns that blend with a child’s smile.

How Do We Place Your Child’s Dental Filling?

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A dental filling helps treat cases of tooth decay, and are good for kids and adults alike. We offer a lifelike option that is safe for all ages, and helps prevent the complications of a cavity, such as pain or infection. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist explains how we place… Read more »

Treating Your Child’s Dental Infection

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When a cavity remains untreated, or a tooth is severely damaged, this could cause an infection to develop. Without treatment, this could lead to the premature loss of a tooth. Fortunately, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist could offer treatment for an infected tooth with a root canal alternative known as a pulpotomy.