Many kids have trouble thoroughly brushing and flossing the rear of the mouth, which means these molars can become very vulnerable to tooth decay. But we can provide a preventive treatment that takes seconds to apply and protects these teeth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist talks about dental sealants.
Category: Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Fillings Restore Smiles
In our last blog, we talked about how fluoride treatments and sealants can add an extra barrier of protection from cavities. However, even with these preventive measures, decay can still occur. When this does happen, it is important to treat it right away to avoid further damage. Your Shirley, NY orthodontics and pediatrics offer composite… Read more »
Does Your Child Need A Fluoride Treatment?
Even with the best preventive care, cavities can still happen. However, if it seems that your little one is more prone to tooth decay, there is a way to give them an extra boost of protection. Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in New York offers fluoride and sealants as a way to defend against this common… Read more »
Preparing Your Little One For Their First Dental Visit
In order to create healthy, lifelong habits for your child, it is important to explain to them why dental care is important. This should start at home with proper preventive care and continue with biannual dentist visits. Around the age of one, you can bring your little one in for their first checkup. By the… Read more »
Dental Crowns Keep Your Child’s Smile Strong
When it comes to your little one’s dental care, prevention is the best measure to take. However, if something does harm their pearly whites, it is important to seek restorative treatments. At Shirley Orthodontics & Pediatrics in Shirley, NY, we have several options to keep your kid’s smile intact. For instance, if your kid’s tooth… Read more »
When Your Little One Has Severe Decay
In recent blogs, we have discussed ways to prevent cavities – such as with fluoride and sealants – and treating them with fillings when needed. However, if the decay becomes more severe, other solutions may be necessary. In some cases, a pulpotomy may be used to restore the tooth before the pulp is permanently damaged…. Read more »
Restoring Teeth With Natural-looking Fillings
In our last blog, we discussed how fluoride and sealants can provide an extra boost against tooth decay. Your child’s first set of baby teeth is just as important to take care of as the permanent set. If your little one ends up with a cavity, a filling can be used to stop the growth… Read more »
Dentistry For Kids
Children tend to ask a lot of questions out of curiosity or desire to learn more. When it comes to dental care, your kiddo may ask a lot of “why” questions. At Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in Shirley, NY, we are here to help you answer these. This can promote an important conversation about caring… Read more »
Fluoride Treatments And Sealants Protect Smiles
In our last blog, we touched on the importance of pediatric dental visits. From becoming comfortable with the dentist to building good habits to last a lifetime, these checkups and cleanings will help keep your little one’s grin healthy. If they need an extra boost of protection against decay, we also offer sealants and fluoride… Read more »
Your Child’s First Dentist Visit
Did you know that your little one’s first visit should be around their first birthday? Their first tooth will typically come in around the age of six months to a year old. This is the perfect time to bring them in and help them be comfortable at the dentist. At Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry,… Read more »
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