Category: Pediatric Dentistry

Using Fluoride To Prevent Cavities

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In our last blog, we looked at how dental sealants help protect children from cavities by limiting the rear teeth’s exposure to stray food particles. Well, we have enough unique treatments help lower the risk of tooth decay in little smiles. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will discuss our fluoride… Read more »

Preventing Misalignment With Space Maintainers

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Children lose their baby teeth on a specific schedule, one that allows the remaining teeth on either side to guide the permanent ones into place. But if this process is complicated, this could lead to misalignment and necessitate the use of braces to correct. However, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist can prevent misalignment… Read more »

Treating Serious Problems With Lifelike Crowns

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When your child sees us for a serious oral health issue, such as severe tooth decay or a damaged tooth, we may use a restoration to rebuild the structure and improve function and beauty. In many cases, this will involve creating and placing a custom dental crown. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, dentist talks… Read more »

Placing Strong And Natural-Looking Fillings

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When we see smiles in kids and adults with tooth decay, we want to provide treatment to prevent the onset of infection or even premature tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodntist looks at when to see a dentist for care, and how we place dental fillings that are strong… Read more »

Stopping Dental Infection With A Pulpotomy

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When an adult has an infected tooth, a root canal is used to offer treatment and protect the smile. For children with infected teeth, we may recommend a conservative root canal alternative known as a pulpotomy. In today’s blog, your Round Rock, TX, pediatric dentist talks about how we stop infection with a pulpotomy.

Fluoride Treatments Offer Stronger Smiles

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When we see your children for a checkup, we also take time to offer a fluoride treatment. This helps strengthen your child’s defenses against the onset of tooth decay. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist talks about how we use fluoride to lower the risk of cavities and safeguard little smiles!

Using Sealants To Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay

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Tooth decay impacts smiles of all ages, including babies and toddlers. But with a unique preventive treatment option, we can help limit the risk of cavities in little smiles. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist wants to safeguard smiles with dental sealants, which can last up to ten years.

How Checkups And Cleanings Help Children

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Every six months, we want kids ages two and older to undergo a routine checkup and clearing visit. These may seem like minor appointments, but they are actually key to good oral health and staying free of cavities and gingivitis. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talk about how we help… Read more »

Starting Phase II Orthodontics

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In our last blog, we took a close look at the first phase of orthodontic treatment, which we start for kids as young as age seven. But what about the second phase, the one we recommend for teens or even adults starting treatment. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about… Read more »

Placing Custom (And Lifelike) Crowns For Kids

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If your child has a cavity too severe for a dental filling, then we could offer relief and restoration with a dental crown. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will explain how we create and place custom crowns for children, and for adults too!