When you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, this misalignment could threaten your oral health and lead to major complications. But that doesn’t mean braces are your only solution! For teens and adults in our community, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist can offer Invisalign®.
Your Children Need A Back-To-School Visit
In the next few weeks, kids are going to be heading back to school. There’s a lot to do to get ready, such as shopping for supplies and new clothes. But don’t forget about their smiles! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talk about when kids need a back-to-school visit.
When Should You Consider Braces?
Do you have uneven teeth, or does your child? If so, this could mean more than just issues with a smile’s appearance. To improve overall oral health in the long term, orthodontic treatment may be necessary. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about when you should consider braces.
Creating Restorations And More With Digital Scanning
At one time, everything from creating crowns to fabricating orthodontics would rely on a physical impression. While effective, our team is proud to offer a digital alternative, one that provides better precision and accuracy. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about iTero® digital scanners.
When Kids Need A Space Maintainer
Baby teeth, or primary teeth, are meant to fall out eventually. But if they fall out too soon, this could lead to issues with the arrival of the permanent teeth. The risk of dental misalignment could then increase! To help prevent poor alignment, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist can provide space maintainers.
Creating Custom Crowns For Little Smiles
When your child damages a tooth, or develops a more severe case of tooth decay, we may need more than a filling. Instead, we may need to craft and secure a full crown. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will talk about how we create custom-made dental crowns for children of all ages.
Fillings Provide Natural-Looking Cavity Treatment
A dental filling can not only be placed in a single visit, but this restoration can be color-matched to blend with you or your child’s smile seamlessly. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will explain how our team can treat a cavity in only one visit, and ensure your kids always feel proud to show off your smile!
Using Invisalign To Treat A Smile Gap
That gap between your teeth can be a source of embarrassment, one that you can have a hard time ignoring when you look at your smile in the mirror or in pictures. Is there anything that you can do to close it discreetly? While metal braces can be counted on to move teeth and correct uneven spacing, they can draw unwanted notice from others, and it can be hard to feel at ease with having something permanently set on your teeth. This unease about traditional bracket-and-wire braces can feel stronger among adults, as we often associate this kind of care with kids and teens. The good news is that a trip to our Shirley, NY oral health practice can help you, as we can meet with you to discuss the value of Invisalign treatment! (more…)
Pulpotomies Provide Gentle Treatment For Infection
When children have advanced and untreated cases of tooth decay, this means the tooth could eventually become infected. The infection then leads to greater discomfort, and even the risk of tooth loss. To help preserve the teeth and bring relief, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist could offer a pulpotomy.
How Does Fluoride Prevent Cavities?
We just talked about dental sealants and how they help reduce the risk of tooth decay. But in addition to this unique plastic layer, we can also lower the chances of cavities with fluoride treatments every six months. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist discusses the benefits of fluoride treatments.
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