Category: Pediatric Dentistry

Children’s Fillings That Look Natural

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When your child develops a painful cavity, we want to not only offer relief, but a restoration that looks natural too. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, dentist explains how our composite resin dental fillings offer a lifelike and durable solution to most cases of tooth decay, and in only one visit.

Treating Infected Teeth With Pulpotomies

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When a tooth becomes infected, your dentist will likely recommend a root canal procedure. But what if a child develops an infected tooth? In these situations, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will prescribe a conservative alternative known as a pulpotomy.

Using Fluoride To Strengthen Your Child’s Smile

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The outer enamel that coats your teeth protects your smile from painful problems like tooth decay and dental infection. But over time, multiple factors could begin to weaken and erode this layer. To help protect your child’s smile, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about strengthening smiles with dental fluoride.