When a tooth is lost prematurely, to prevent major misalignment we may suggest a phase one orthodontics known as space maintainers. These can be removable or fixed, and help children as young as age seven avoid major malocclusion. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our space maintainers.
How We Secure Your Child’s Dental Crown
Kids need to have a dental crown when an oral health issue like tooth decay or infection is too severe to be treated with a dental filling. We take time to ensure they blend with the smile and restore health and function. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our crowns for little smiles!
Treating Cavities In Only One Visit
When a tooth is aching, your child could be suffering from an untreated cavity. Without treatment, this could mean worsening pain and an infection. Which is why your little one may need a treatment with a dental filling. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about treating tooth decay in one visit.
How We Treat Infected Teeth In Children’s Smiles
When a tooth becomes infected, this could be a source of major discomfort for your child, and could even complicate how they eat. To bring relief and prevent the premature loss of a tooth, we can offer a restorative treatment. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our pulpotomy treatment!
Dental Sealants Help Safeguard Your Child’s Smile
Children have a high risk of tooth decay, and this could cause discomfort and even lead to dental infections. Which is why we have a unique preventive treatment to avoid the onset of cavities and safeguard the smile for years to come. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about dental sealants.
Protecting Smiles With Sealants & Fluoride
As a parent, you always want to protect your child in any way possible — it’s instinctual. Of course, we often consider this in the context of physical and mental health, but it’s also important to remember that protecting their smile is a crucial component of helping their overall health thrive. It is important to establish good habits early, and there are also some tools that we can provide that will help ensure their teeth and mouth remain as healthy as possible for many years to come. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist discusses some of the best ways for protecting your little one’s teeth. (more…)
Avoiding Halloween-Related Cavities
Halloween is a fun time of the year for kids and adults, but too much candy could be a recipe for tooth decay and other issues. Which is why we want your children to enjoy healthy smiles now and after Halloween! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about staying cavity-free.
When Do Your Kids Need To Visit The Dentist?
When was the last time you brought your child to the dentist? Have they had their first checkup and cleaning yet? In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about when kids need to visit the dentist, and what to expect for these routine visits!
Avoiding Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
For new parents, it may be difficult to navigate the waters of their child’s health. The difference between momentary concerns and lasting issues might be unclear, and that is completely understandable. And that is also why parents may be prone to ignoring the oral hygiene of their child.
Even before their first tooth arrives, you should be taking care of your child’s periodontal health. Their first set of teeth are highly important, as well. They are not just placeholders for the adult ones, they create a path to guide proper growth for them as well. Taking care of these teeth can create an oral health future that can save time and money later on. We strive for preventive care when we can. If we can save the trauma of orthodontics on the jaw, we can guide rather than correct. Today, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist explains the importance of young smiles! (more…)
Rebuilding Smiles With Orthognathic Surgery
Sometimes, addressing the root cause of misalignment and poor bite function means undergoing jaw surgery. Orthognathic surgery and restore balance and prevent major combinations from arising. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we rebuild smiles once again.
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