In order to create healthy, lifelong habits for your child, it is important to explain to them why dental care is important. This should start at home with proper preventive care and continue with biannual dentist visits. Around the age of one, you can bring your little one in for their first checkup. By the age of seven, they should see the orthodontist for the first time. To help your young one feel comfortable during these appointments, your Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics team in New York is here to explain what to expect during their initial visit.

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When it comes to your little one’s dental care, prevention is the best measure to take. However, if something does harm their pearly whites, it is important to seek restorative treatments. At Shirley Orthodontics & Pediatrics in Shirley, NY, we have several options to keep your kid’s smile intact. For instance, if your kid’s tooth has been damaged from an injury, decay, or other problem, we can use a dental crown to protect it from further problems.

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In recent blogs, we have discussed ways to prevent cavities – such as with fluoride and sealants – and treating them with fillings when needed. However, if the decay becomes more severe, other solutions may be necessary. In some cases, a pulpotomy may be used to restore the tooth before the pulp is permanently damaged. Today, your Shirley Orthodontics & Pediatrics is here to explain the difference between a root canal and pulpotomy.

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In our last blog, we discussed how fluoride and sealants can provide an extra boost against tooth decay. Your child’s first set of baby teeth is just as important to take care of as the permanent set. If your little one ends up with a cavity, a filling can be used to stop the growth of a cavity and restore their pearly white. Today, your Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatrics in New York is here to explain how this process works.

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