Category: Pediatric Dentistry

Make Their First Visit A Memorable One

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Your child’s initial time at the dental office is a momentous occasion for any parent, and their first visit is something that needs to happen on a timeline. The general recommendation is that children need to see an oral healthcare professional once they have received their first tooth or after their birthday, whichever comes first,… Read more »

What To Do If Your Child Has A Cavity

In our last blog, we discussed preventive measures that can help prevent tooth decay for kids. A proper oral hygiene routine, regular checkups, and additional barriers like sealants or fluoride can help reduce the chances of a cavity forming. If a cavity does form, though, necessary treatments will need to be scheduled as soon as… Read more »

How We Can Help Your Child Avoid Cavities

Tooth decay is a very common concern for patients, especially younger ones who are learning how to take care of their smiles on their own. Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in Shirley, NY, can help prevent cavities and other oral health concerns. Along with preventive checkups, extra measures like fluoride and sealants can defend your little… Read more »

Did Your Child Lose A Tooth Prematurely?

Losing your primary teeth is an exciting part of childhood. Typically, these first dental structures come out to make way for their permanent teeth. These may start happening around the age of six years old. In some cases, though, certain factors can cause these to be lost too soon. If this happens to your little… Read more »

Dental Crowns Can Protect Damaged Teeth

  Harming a tooth can be a scary experience, especially if this happens at a young age. Thankfully, there are restorations available to repair this injury and protect your tooth from further harm. Your Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics team in NY is here today to talk about dental crowns for your children.

My Child Has A Cavity! What Do I Do?

  Cavities are a very common problem for younger patients. This is due to a combination of reasons, including a high-sugar diet and less than adequate oral hygiene as they learn how to do it themselves. If your child does develop a cavity, it is important to schedule a filling as soon as possible to… Read more »

Are Fluoride Treatments And Sealants Necessary?

In our last blog, we discussed the importance of dentist visits for kids. An at-home oral hygiene routine and consistent checkups can help keep your little one’s smile healthy, reduce the chances of cavities, and detect potential concerns early. Your Shirley, NY, pediatric dental team also offers extra measures to protect from cavities. Fluoride treatments… Read more »

Why Kids Need To See The Dentist

It is important to take proper care of your teeth and gums no matter what age you are. This helps keep your smile healthy and ensures it is longevity. While this may seem early, you can begin bringing your child in for checkups as early as one year old. This can help get them familiar… Read more »

How We Lower Your Child’s Cavity Risk

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Our team wants to help your kids avoid the onset of cavities. Tooth decay is common in little smiles and without care, could be a link to infection and premature tooth loss. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist talks about how we use dental sealants and fluoride to lower the risk of tooth… Read more »

How We Place A Dental Crown For Kids

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When a filling simply isn’t enough to treat an advanced cavity or an injured tooth, then your child may require a full dental restoration. With a crown, we can restore function, health, and sometimes the appearance of a tooth too! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist talks about how we place crowns on… Read more »