Just because children lose their first set of teeth, it doesn’t make them expendable. These initial teeth serve as a guideline for their adult ones, and that means that should they lose one or more prematurely, it can affect their oral health future. When this happens, it can lead to a need for orthodontic intervention in the future, so it’s important to help them learn to care for their teeth, even when it’s their first ones.

When you see Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, your child can develop a firm oral health foundation. We know that it’s tough to find the time for their routine biannual checkups sometimes, but their needs don’t care about your schedule. Bacteria can cause real problem in young smiles, just like adult ones, so make sure that you’re helping them learn how to care for themselves. And that means keeping them to their timeline of dental treatment with a trusted pediatric dentist.

Time for their next biannual dental checkup? Help them learn their smile with care from Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

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As your little one continues to grow, they continue to learn how to care for themselves. But unfortunately, without the right dental education, it can be tough to set them up for smile success. The simple truth of the matter is that they can’t comprehend the value of consistent oral health maintenance until they get a little bit older. That means that it’s your job as a parent to make sure that they have what they need to develop with the right tools.

With our friendly team at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, you can know that your child has someone looking out for their smile. Our office appreciates the opportunity to be a real part of their development, helping people to grow into happy and healthy set of teeth. For most children, the schedule is similar to adults, so if it’s been longer than six months since their last visit, they’re ready.

Been a while since their last dental checkup? Schedule a time to talk with Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

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As your little one grows, they start to develop habits. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that you set them up for success. They take your words to heart, and they look to you to shape their worldview, so take the time to make sure they have what they need. Part of these efforts is taking them to their healthcare appointments, whether to the pediatrician, a specialist, or their pediatric dentist for cleanings and examinations.

With Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, your child has a trusted neighborhood oral health resource. We really do appreciate the chance to be a part of their smile development story, and we love to help little ones to learn how to care for themselves through brushing, flossing, and more. Most kids, like adults, need to see their dental provider twice each year at least, so take the time for their smile routine. Schedule their next checkup with Shirley.

They develop their dental habits at an early age. Call our front desk today to find out more.

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Whether we’re seeing kids or adults, we always start the treatment process with a detailed examination, so we can conduct a diagnosis with precision. To ensure accuracy during the diagnostic process and when planning treatment, we employ digital imaging technology. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the benefits of digital x-rays.

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When a tooth develops a severe cavity or infection, or when a serious injury arises, teeth can become lost too soon. Premature tooth loss then leads to serious consequences, including a higher risk of dental misalignment. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about what happens when a tooth is lost early and how we can help with space maintainers, preventing complications like dental misalignment.

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If your child has cracked or chipped a tooth, or complains about persistent pain in one, then restoration may be needed. A full restoration, also known as a dental crown, can help protect little smiles. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we place full restorations in little smiles!

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If an adult sees a dentist for an infected tooth, they will likely offer relief with a root canal procedure. But what about when a child has a dental infection? When this happens, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist could offer relief for little smiles with a root canal alternative known as a pulpotomy.

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