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…)
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.
We typically blog about our treatments for children’s smiles, often caring for misalignment for kids as young as age seven. But we also provide care for adults too! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we treat grownup smiles with ceramic brackets, invisible aligners, and custom retainers.
Did you know that we could start orthodontic treatment for kids as young as age seven? To do so, we offer a phased approach using treatment options like retainers and space maintainers. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the first phase of your child’s treatment.
When you have an uneven smile, we could suggest a cosmetic treatment option in the form of Invisalign® aligners. These can also be beneficial for teens too, helping you and your family enjoy optimal oral health and a straighter smile. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the Invisalign® process.
When you have misalignment, your overall oral health could suffer and you could feel self-conscious about your smile’s appearance. To correct this, you need orthodontics like braces. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we can help smiles of all ages, kids and adults alike, with metal braces.
We provide orthodontic care for kids and adults, and a full range of pediatric treatments to safeguard little smiles, from babies and toddlers to teens. As part of this, we often rely on advanced technology to provide a diagnosis and implement treatment with precision and accuracy. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about advanced dental technology.
When your child loses baby teeth early, this could impact how permanent teeth erupt and lead to major complications for their smile. To help prevent these issues following premature tooth loss, we could help with custom orthodontics. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our space maintainers.
Does your little one often talk about a toothache? If so, then we may need to place a dental crown to treat a cavity and bring relief. In fact, we often create one that looks natural! In today’s blog. Your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about when a tooth could use a dental crown.
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