Finding Their Way With Orthodontics

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Finding Their Way shirley nyIf your little one is due for their preventive care, bring them in for a checkup. While they are in the office, it’s a great time to bring up any concerns that you have, from their dedication to their brushing and flossing to their gum health. It’s also a good place to talk about whether orthodontics is a next step, and if it is, bring up the subject; finding their way can be tough when you’re doing it all through online research.

At Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we work hard to help little ones see beautiful smiles. Our team understands the power of oral health, and when it’s time to talk teeth, we’re here for both you and your little one. So, when you are ready to discuss all of your child’s orthodontic possibilities, including traditional braces, Invisalign® clear aligner therapy, and more, reach out to our office.

Explore their orthodontic avenues. Call Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry today to schedule your little one’s next visit.

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Important Steps For Your Child’s Routine

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happy attractive mom and kid brushing their teeth together in bathroom sink in the morningIt goes without saying that, in order to maintain a healthy smile for life, it is important to stay on top of your oral health care. This is best achieved with a routine, and grins of all ages can benefit. When it comes to strength and protection from oral bacteria, Younger smiles need just as much care and attention as adult grins, if not more. But what exactly makes one routine more effective than another? In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY orthodontist and pediatric dentist discusses the important parts of a thorough preventive dental routine and explains how we can help your little one take better care of their grins.

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Making Sense Of Their Smile Needs

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Making Sense Of Their Smile Needs shirley nyAs they grow, it’s important to keep them to a strict schedule of checkups, because there are a lot of changes that happen is a short period of time. By keeping them close to a quality provider, you give them the opportunity to have a trusted oral health provider there to spot any troublesome developments, and that’s not the only advantage to staying on track. They also need to really learn their smile, and when they come in for their checkups, they have the chance to ask all of their oral health-related questions of someone who understands their stuff.

With Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we take a caring approach to pediatric dentistry. We also know that at some points, it may be helpful to talk about their orthodontic options, as well. So, if they have started to struggle with misalignment or malocclusion, spend a little time with a local orthodontist who cares, and discover all of their options. From clear aligner therapy to traditional braces, we can work with your family to enhance their smile.

Ready to make a change? Schedule their next visit at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

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Happy Smiles And Positive Habits

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happy smiles shirley nyYour little one has their whole world ahead of them, and it’s up to you to make sure that they have a great head start. But if you have been going too light on their oral health needs, you could be holding them back, as they develop their dental habits at an early age. Most children need to see their provider once every six months, so when you find that it’s been a while, take the time to bring them in to talk about happy smiles, positive habits, and dental dedication.

Here at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we help children to grow to love their smile, starting with their first visit. When it’s time for their first time with the dentist, or if they are due for their next biannual checkup, we are ready to help them learn the tools that they need to keep themselves headed in the right dental direction. From their first trip to the development of their wisdom teeth and beyond, keep them close to the dentist as they age, starting with a devotion to their checkups.

Baby ready for a smile refresh? Come see Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry for their next visit.

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Fight Back Against Bacterial Buildup

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Fight Back Against Bacterial Buildup shirley nyYour little one needs some dental direction, since just like you, they were not born with a knowledge of how to care for their oral health needs. You had someone to help you to learn how to properly brush and floss, and as a parent, that responsibility falls to you; part of those efforts is keeping them to their schedule of biannual checkups. Most children need to come in for a cleaning and an examination twice a year, so if it’s been longer than six months (or if it is time for their first visit), reach out to a trusted pediatric oral health team to fight back against bacterial buildup.

At Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we know that your child means the world to you. That’s why we put so much care into delivering the best quality care that we can for their little smiles, and if yours is due for a checkup, we’re ready to help them learn the importance of keeping up with their needs. Take the time to bring them in for their next cleaning and examination to give them a great head start in their smile success story.

Little one due for a checkup? Fight back against bacterial buildup with Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

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April Showers And Oral Health

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Checkup April Showers shirley nyThis time of the year, it’s our season of rebirth, giving you a chance to refresh your home with spring cleaning, reflect on how to make this a great summer, and more. It’s also a great time to focus on your child’s oral health needs, so if they are due for their next dental checkup, then it’s time to brave those April showers and come in for a cleaning and an examination. For most kids, the goal is to come in twice each year for a checkup, so take a look at their calendar to see if they’re ready; time can pass so quickly when they’re growing.

With Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, you have a dental team that truly cares about your little one’s smile needs. We want to see them grow into a happy and healthy set of adult teeth, and we are here for our patients from the emergence of their first tooth through to the development of their wisdom teeth and beyond. So, if you are looking for a trusted, local neighborhood pediatric dentist on Long Island, we’re here for you and your family.

Springtime is a great time to care for their smile. Call Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry today to make an appointment.

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Focusing On Their Smile Development

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Their Smile Development shirley nyAs they grow, it’s important to keep an eye on how things are progressing. That’s why you spend so much time with their pediatrician, ensuring that they (and you) have the tools you need to help them to grow in a healthy way. But if you are not making the effort in their oral health, then you are forgetting about a key piece of their health journey, and it’s time to find their way to a positive path of prevention. Focus on their smile development with their next checkup.

Here at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we know that little smiles grow fast. There are a lot of changes that can happen within a young mouth, and we are here to be a guide through those early years to the development of their wisdom teeth and beyond. We also understand that many parents don’t recognize the importance of their baby teeth in creating a roadmap for their adult ones. So, if you have been putting off their visit to the dentist, take the time to help them learn their smile.

Give them a positive head start. Keep them to their schedule of checkups at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

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Due For A Visit?

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Due For A Visit? shirley nyJust like you do, your little one needs to stick close to the dentist as they develop. They can experience some of the same oral health issues that you do, including bacterial buildup of plaque and tartar, and that’s just one reason why it is so important to make sure that they come in for their preventive care. When your little one is due for a visit, don’t put it off; their checkups are a key part of keeping their smile safe.

When you come see Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, your child takes real steps toward growing into a happy and healthy adult smile. Their routine biannual checkups are their chance to check in with a qualified dental professional, and these visits have real power. They develop their oral health habits at an early age, so make sure that they have a positive role model in their parents and a trusted pediatric dentist to help them understand their smile needs.

Ready to uplift their oral health maintenance? Schedule an appointment with Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry today.

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Understanding Their Smile Needs

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Understanding Their Smile NeedsAs a parent, you do everything that you can to help your child grow into a happy and healthy body, and that means keeping them to their timeline of treatment with their healthcare professionals. But that also means that if you are not bringing them in twice each year for a cleaning and examination, then you are ignoring one major part of their smile maintenance, and that can put them at risk of tooth decay, gingivitis, and more. So, when it’s time for their biannual checkup, stick to their schedule.

At Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we know that time management can be tough. We also know that your little one’s smile is valuable, and they learn their oral health habits at an early age. If it’s been longer than six months since their last dental checkup, then it’s time for them to speak with a trusted, local dental team so they can stay on the right track as they smile develops. It’s worth the effort!

Help them learn their smile maintenance. Schedule a checkup at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry today.

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A Spring Checkup Keeps Them On Track

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spring checkup shirley nyIf your little one is due for their dental maintenance, don’t put it off. They need to see their provider at least twice each year, and if they’ve started to fall behind, we can help them to find their way back to a healthy timeline of treatment. That way, moving forward, when you schedule their spring checkup, you know they’re on the right schedule of cleanings and examinations with a trusted provider here in Long Island.

With Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, you have the opportunity to give them a solid oral health foundation. Your child develops their dental habits at an early age, so make sure that you are keeping them to their schedule of checkups, so they have a consistent check-in with a qualified healthcare professional. We can help them to experience a cleaner, fresher smile, free of plaque and tartar through their cleanings, spot issues early with their visual examinations, and even track the development of their wisdom teeth with advanced imagery, including digital x-rays. So, what are you waiting for?

When it’s time for their spring checkup, come see our team. Give us a call to schedule their next visit at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

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