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Our Blog

When Kids Need A Space Maintainer

Posted March 1, 2023

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When your children lose their primary teeth too early, this could impact how permanent teeth arrive and lead to misalignment and other complications. But we can help prevent this with the use of a custom space maintainer. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the benefits of space maintainers.

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filed under: Children's Orthodontics

Dental Crowns Help Strengthen Little Smiles

Posted February 27, 2023

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When you have a child with tooth decay or an injured tooth, then a restoration could protect them from worsening pain and complications. We have durable and long-lasting restorations to help their smiles. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we can strengthen little smiles with our dental crowns.

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Placing Fillings That Look Natural

Posted February 24, 2023

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When your children complain about an aching tooth, or sensitivity when eating, this could mean the presence of a cavity. To prevent more severe symptoms or the onset of an infection, then we may need to place a filling. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about placing our natural looking dental fillings.

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Pulpotomies Could Treat An Infected Tooth

Posted February 22, 2023

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When we see a child with a cavity, we often bring relief with a lifelike dental filling. But what if a tooth becomes infected or abscessed? Instead of a traditional root canal procedure, we could offer as a more conservative option. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the pulpotomy.

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Fluoride Treatments Can Limit Your Child’s Cavity Risk

Posted February 20, 2023

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We recently blogged about dental sealants, which can safeguard the rear molars from tooth decay. But during each of your child’s checkup and cleaning visit, we can apply a fluoride gel to strengthen the teeth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the benefits of fluoride.

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Preventing Cavities By Placing Sealants

Posted February 17, 2023

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Did you know that we have a treatment that can lower the risk of tooth decay by 80%? With dental sealants, we can help kids avoid cavities by protecting their most vulnerable teeth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we safeguard little smiles with dental sealants.

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What To Expect From Your Kid’s First Visit

Posted February 15, 2023

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Has it been a while since your child visited a dentist, or have you been able to bring them to one? To protect little smiles, kids need to have a checkup and cleaning every six months. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about what to expect from your child’s first checkup visit.

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Better Balance With Jaw Surgery

Posted February 13, 2023

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When you have issues with the growth and development of your jaw, or complications that arises following an injury, you could require oral surgery. Orthognathic surgery could bring relief and protect smiles from major complications down the road. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about achieving better bite balance and comfort with jaw surgery.

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We Also Offer Orthodontics For Adults

Posted February 10, 2023

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We don’t just correct uneven smiles for kids and teens. We also help adults with dental misalignment too, whether they have a minor case or severe malocclusion. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about adult orthodontic treatments.

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Starting Your Child’s First Phase Of Treatment

Posted February 8, 2023

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Did you know that we could start treating poor alignment as young as age seven? The first phase of treatment can help limit serious misalignment in childhood and protect kids from major malocclusion in their teen and adult years. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about children’s orthodontics.

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