When children develop a cavity, treatment is necessary to avoid worsening toothaches or even the onset of a painful dental infection. To treat the cavity in one visit with lifelike results, we can place a dental filling. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how these restorations treat a child’s smile.
A Pulpotomy Treats Painful Dental Infections
When a little smile develops a painful dental infection, then we recommend treatment right away. What starts as an aching tooth could eventually mean the loss of a tooth, and even the risk of dental misalignment. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our approach to pulpotomies.
How Fluoride Strengthens Little Smiles
In our last blog, we talk about how dental sealants can help prevent cavities. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist wants to talk about another unique treatment to safeguard little smiles. In today’s blog, we’re looking at the benefits of fluoride treatments.
Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities
Kids often have a little difficulty reaching the molars, the teeth in the rear of the mouth. As a result, this is the area most prone to developing tooth decay. Which is why we offer dental sealants! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we use dental sealants to prevent cavities.
Better Oral Health With Orthognathic Surgery
When there is an imbalance in your smile, this could mean major complications down the road. To help improve overall balance and symmetry, then we may need to perform orthognathic surgery. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the benefits of jaw surgery.
The Second Phase Of A Child’s Treatment
In a recent blog, we discussed how we treated orthodontic issues in kids as young as age seven with the first phase of treatment. But what happens afterward? What should patients expect from the second phase of treatment? In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about children’s treatment.
A Look At Our Adult Orthodontics
We offer phased orthodontics to treat young children, and even options to help finish straightening smiles for teens. But did you know that we offer treatment for adults too? In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the options we offer for our adult patients.
Starting Phase One Of Your Child’s Orthodontic Treatment
Did you know that orthodontic care isn’t just limited to teens and adults? With a phased approach, we can start care for children as young as age seven! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will discuss what to expect from the first phase of treatment.
Invisalign® Means Invisible Smile Correction
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.
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