Just like their parents, kids need to visit the dentist regularly for cleanings and examinations twice per year. These appointments prevent and detect oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay before they become worse. Each meeting with a member of your team lets your child receive a valuable review of their smile and sets up their habits for a lifetime of healthy teeth! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will talk about the benefits of children’s dentistry. (more…)

When a filling isn’t enough to address the issues with your child’s smile, then we may recommend a dental crown! Each one is custom made and when possible, we use lifelike materials that blend with the smile. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about crowns for children!

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When children complain about a toothache, this could mean the presence of a dental cavity. We want to help kids avoid discomfort, and to receive treatment so the teeth don’t become infected. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about placing fillings that look natural and that are safe for kids of all ages.

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When a tooth in your child’s smile is infected, then discomfort could grow with time and your little one could risk tooth loss as well. To treat it, we can offer a root canal alternative that is perfect for kids. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the pulpotomy procedure.

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In our last blog, we discussed how dental sealants can help protect little smiles from cavities. But we have another treatment option that can safeguard little smiles as well! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about helping kids with fluoride treatments.

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