Are your kids ready to go trick-or-treating? We’re just a few weeks away from Halloween, so you are likely busy preparing their costumes and decorating the house. While you prepare for this fun holiday, don’t let your family’s oral hygiene routine slip through the cracks. The team at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in Shirley, NY,… Read more »
Category: Pediatric Dentistry
Taking Time For Their Dental Needs
Your child’s oral health matters, and that means that, as a parent, you need to keep them to the right schedule of dental prevention. From the moment their first tooth starts to emerge, it is important to bring them into the office to meet with their dentist for a routine cleaning and examination every six… Read more »
Their Oral Health Matters!
Just like you do, your child needs to see the dentist at least twice each year for a cleaning and examination. While we understand that time can be tight as a parent, these visits are vital for their ability to keep their smile safe as they age. And there are times when the help of… Read more »
Give Them A Great Start
When your little one needs to start seeing the dentist, it is an amazing time. They have started to receive their baby teeth, or they may have turned one, and these are things to celebrate. But it also means that they need to start learning how to care for their smile, and if you have… Read more »
Make Their First Visit A Special One
Just like you do, your child needs to see the dentist from time to time, starting with their first visit. Most kids need appointments for cleanings and examinations every six months, but some could see a benefit from an accelerated schedule of treatment. The big thing is, it is important to talk to their pediatric… Read more »
Orthodontic Possibilities For Their Health
As children grow, it is important to keep an eye on their health. This means taking the time for their routine oral health visits at the dentist, showing up twice each year for a biannual checkup to make sure that they are growing into their smile in an appropriate way. If they are starting to… Read more »
Child Pushing Back? Bring Them In!
Sometimes, children can struggle to understand the value of keeping up with their oral health. They need to maintain their smile through positive habits like brushing and flossing, and when they do not, plaque bacteria can start to pile up. If this is left, then it calcifies into a harder substance called tartar, and at… Read more »
When Children Need Restoration
You know that your child will inevitably lose their baby teeth. But what happens if one of them becomes cracked or broken? At our pediatric dental office in Shirley, NY, we see all sorts of dental conditions, including broken baby teeth, and we are here to help. If your little one has experienced dental damage,… Read more »
Have Fun With Their First Visit
Your child needs help in learning how to care for their smile, and their first visit to the dentist is a great place to start. Just like you do, the general recommendation for young children is to see their oral health provider at least twice each year for routine maintenance. These visits include cleanings of… Read more »
Time For A Back-To-School Checkup?
This time of the year, both parents and children are busy getting ready for the start of the new school year. This can also be a great opportunity for parents to focus on their child’s oral health. Your little one places a significant amount of importance on their new grade, and by tying their routine… Read more »
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