Category: Pediatric Dentistry

Using Fluoride Treatments To Fight Tooth Decay

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Tooth decay can impact babies, toddlers, kids, and teens. Without treatment, even in baby teeth, this could mean painful infection and premature tooth loss, which in turn leads to dental misalignment. But our team can offer a preventive treatment to fight decay! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about fluoride… Read more »

Avoiding Tooth Decay With Dental Sealants

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Children are very susceptible to tooth decay, especially in the rear teeth. These molars are sometimes difficult for kids to reach! Which is why we can offer a protective layer to keep cavities at bay. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about dental sealants.

What Happens During Your Child’s Visit?

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Kids need to see the dentist to help protect their smiles from issues like tooth decay. But what should you and your children expect from a visit to our office? In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist explains why checkups are so essential for kids, and what to expect during the checkup… Read more »

Using 3D Printing To Create Orthodontics

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Our team uses advanced technology as part of our treatment process, from your diagnosis to designing custom appliances and orthodontics. We can then create 3D prints of these to help kids, teens, and even adults enjoy optimal oral health and even smiles! Your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the process in today’s… Read more »

Dental Crowns Help Strengthen Little Smiles

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When you have a child with tooth decay or an injured tooth, then a restoration could protect them from worsening pain and complications. We have durable and long-lasting restorations to help their smiles. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we can strengthen little smiles with our dental crowns.

Placing Fillings That Look Natural

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When your children complain about an aching tooth, or sensitivity when eating, this could mean the presence of a cavity. To prevent more severe symptoms or the onset of an infection, then we may need to place a filling. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about placing our natural looking… Read more »

Pulpotomies Could Treat An Infected Tooth

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When we see a child with a cavity, we often bring relief with a lifelike dental filling. But what if a tooth becomes infected or abscessed? Instead of a traditional root canal procedure, we could offer as a more conservative option. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the pulpotomy.

Fluoride Treatments Can Limit Your Child’s Cavity Risk

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We recently blogged about dental sealants, which can safeguard the rear molars from tooth decay. But during each of your child’s checkup and cleaning visit, we can apply a fluoride gel to strengthen the teeth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the benefits of fluoride.

Preventing Cavities By Placing Sealants

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Did you know that we have a treatment that can lower the risk of tooth decay by 80%? With dental sealants, we can help kids avoid cavities by protecting their most vulnerable teeth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we safeguard little smiles with dental sealants.

What To Expect From Your Kid’s First Visit

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Has it been a while since your child visited a dentist, or have you been able to bring them to one? To protect little smiles, kids need to have a checkup and cleaning every six months. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about what to expect from your child’s first… Read more »