Has your child been to the dentist yet? If they have grown in their first tooth, these visits can begin. Regular dentist appointments and a consistent at-home oral hygiene routine can help create good habits that can last a lifetime. As your child grows up, we can also help guide you through the process of orthodontic care. Your Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics dental team is here today to explain the importance of bringing your kids in for a visit.
In recent blogs, we have discussed phase one treatment and the process of alignment. During phase one treatment, your orthodontist will help guide the growth of your child’s jaw into the proper position before the alignment process can begin. Then, your little one can begin wearing braces. Adults can also straighten their smile the traditional way or with Invisalign. In today’s blog, Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics will discuss what happens at the end of their orthodontic journey.
In a recent blog, we discussed the differences between ceramic and metal braces. These options are usually used in orthodontic treatment for younger patients. However, Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in New York also treat misalignment problems in adults as well. This may be achieved with the use of braces or Invisalign, depending on your needs and preferences. In today’s blog, we will be discussing how the adult orthodontic treatment process differs from children’s.
Once your child has completed their phase one treatment, they are ready to begin the next step in the orthodontic process. Phase two is when the alignment process begins with the help of braces. Depending on your needs, you can choose between metal or ceramic. For teenage or adult patients, Invisalign may be available as well. In today’s blog, your Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics is here to explain how this method works.
Before your child can begin wearing braces, a pretreatment step known as Phase One will be necessary. This may include the initial consultation, treatments to help guide the growth of the jaw, and discussion of the treatment plan. Your Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in NY offers regular checkups and orthodontic services, so you will not need to be referred elsewhere for their smile alignment service. In today’s blog, we will explore the steps necessary for phase one.
While losing baby teeth is a rite of passage for your child, losing them too early can cause problems. Without intervention, this can lengthen the orthodontic process. Luckily, your team at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in NY can help if this happens with a space maintainer. This can be used to promote proper growth of the adult teeth when they are ready and prevent misalignment.
When you think of dental restorations, you may think of repairs made for older patients. However, even primary teeth need to be restored in some cases. Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in NY offers several ways to restrengthen a tooth after decay or other harm. This may be achieved through pulpotomies, fillings, or dental crowns.
If your child is experiencing a sudden and severe toothache, it could be due to an infection of their tooth. This can happen if a cavity has been left untreated for a long period. While fillings can help treat decay in mild cases, more serious situations such as these may require a pulpotomy. Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in NY are here to explain what this is and when it may be necessary.
Many kids have trouble thoroughly brushing and flossing the rear of the mouth, which means these molars can become very vulnerable to tooth decay. But we can provide a preventive treatment that takes seconds to apply and protects these teeth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist talks about dental sealants.
In our last blog, we talked about how fluoride treatments and sealants can add an extra barrier of protection from cavities. However, even with these preventive measures, decay can still occur. When this does happen, it is important to treat it right away to avoid further damage. Your Shirley, NY orthodontics and pediatrics offer composite resin fillings to stop cavities from worsening and protect the tooth. (more…)
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