When your little one brushes their teeth, they are removing a form of biofilm called plaque. This is left behind by bacteria as they feed upon leftover remnants of food between the teeth and in their crevices, and it’s really harmful. If it remains for a couple of days, then it calcifies into harder calculus (commonly called tartar), and at this point, they need a dental hygienist to safely take it out. But thankfully, keeping them on a consistent schedule of biannual checkups can ensure that they fight back against bacterial buildup.

Here at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, your child has someone looking out for their oral health. Our team understands the value of keeping up with their smile needs through persistent prevention, which starts at home with their brushing and flossing. They also need to come in at least twice each year for a dedicated cleaning and examinations at their biannual dental checkups. So, when you’re ready to get them back in the dental chair, let’s talk about putting them on the schedule.

Even when they’re young, they’re at risk of tooth decay and periodontal disease. Find out more about how Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry helps.

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Your child means the world to you, and you’ll do just about anything to keep them safe. Well, if you’ve been putting off their first visit to the dentist, then you are not doing all you can. As soon as they start to develop teeth, bacteria start to try to mess them up, so be sure to keep them on the right schedule. For children, that means coming in for a biannual checkup as soon as their teeth start to come in or around their first birthday.

At Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we help little ones grow into happy and healthy adult smiles. That takes some dedication on your part, taking the time to brush and floss not just for yourself, but your child, too. While you wait to schedule their next biannual checkup, bacterial buildup of plaque and tartar can start to accumulate, and that leads to tooth decay. So, let’s keep them on the right track with consistent checkups from a trusted, quality oral health team right here on the South Shore.

Their first time in the dental office is pivotal. Find out more about how Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry makes the experience wonderful.

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When you go a little light on your routine brushing and flossing, bacterial buildup can start to happen. That’s why it’s so important for you to stick to your schedule of checkups, as spending some time with a trusted dental hygienist can truly help. Well, the same thing can happen to your child, so if you’ve been putting off their biannual dental checkups, let’s make a plan to get them on the right track.

Here at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, our team works hard to help children grow into happy, healthy adult smiles. We’ve been a part of the South Shore community for quite a while, and we’re proud to be here. In fact, one of our dentists actually got her start as a patient right here in the office, so you know that we emphasize compassionate, educational care. So, if it’s been longer than six months since their last checkup, take some time to treat their teeth to quality care from a local oral health institution.

Plaque and tartar can cause cavities, gum disease, and more. Schedule their next checkup at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

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