Your child’s smile is a huge part of who they are. Unfortunately, if they struggle with misalignment or malocclusion, then they might not be sharing the best version of themselves. When it’s time to talk about their smile, find their orthodontic path with a trusted local dental provider who really cares. There are many ways to straighten smiles, and having someone by your side who understands the science can be a significant help.
At Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we help little ones to grow into happy, healthy smiles. When they’re held back by their alignment, we offer advanced orthodontic options to give them a pathway to a more beautiful smile and a stronger ability to care for their oral health. If you’re ready to have a conversation about your child’s alignment, reach out to our team and start them on a positive orthodontic path.
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Your little one depends on you for just about everything. That means that there is a lot of responsibility that falls squarely on your shoulders, including 
None of us are born with the knowledge of how to care for ourselves, and that means that, as a parent, you’ve got a job to do. You need to teach them how to maintain their smile, starting with twice-daily brushing; their flossing is also vital, so be sure to give them the right tools for the job. They also need to 
Sometimes, people feel that they are past the time when they can straighten their smile. But thankfully, these days, there are ways to help you achieve a more attractive smile and a more functional mouth without the need for traditional braces, which opens up the door for anyone to improve their look at any age. 
Your child means the world to you, and when they’re not happy, you can feel it in your soul. Their smile is no exception, and misalignment and malocclusion can make it tough to smile. With 
In our last blog, we talked about how Phase One orthodontics could help treat misalignment in little smiles. But did you know that we also offer 
As your child’s smile develops, it’s important to keep an eye on the progress. And as things start to take shape, you have the opportunity to work with their dental team to find positive treatment options when something is up. If your child has struggled with their smile due to misalignment or malocclusion, talk to their dentist about their orthodontic options. With 
Absolutely none of us on this planet were born with some inherent knowledge of how to care for our oral health needs. We all needed someone to teach us 
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