Keeping A Cleaner Smile

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A Cleaner SmileAs they grow, they need to keep up with their oral health needs through consistent brushing and flossing, sticking to their schedule of checkups, and more. Unfortunately, until they are old enough to make their own dental appointments, they rely on you to keep them on the right timeline of treatment. For most kids, the goal is to schedule biannual checkups once every six months, giving their oral health team the chance to check in twice each year. That means that if they’ve not been in yet in 2025, they’re due for some dentistry.

Here at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we appreciate the opportunity to be a real part of their oral health development story. Without dedicated dental care, they can experience some of the same conditions that adults do, too. Our office knows that, by keeping them to their schedule of biannual checkups, you work to help them avoid tooth decay, periodontal disease, and more, so take the time to schedule their next visit.

Bacterial buildup can cause some real oral health issues. Set a time for their biannual checkup, and let’s talk about ways to keep their smile cleaner.

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Developing A Firm Oral Health Foundation

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A Firm Oral Health FoundationJust because children lose their first set of teeth, it doesn’t make them expendable. These initial teeth serve as a guideline for their adult ones, and that means that should they lose one or more prematurely, it can affect their oral health future. When this happens, it can lead to a need for orthodontic intervention in the future, so it’s important to help them learn to care for their teeth, even when it’s their first ones.

When you see Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, your child can develop a firm oral health foundation. We know that it’s tough to find the time for their routine biannual checkups sometimes, but their needs don’t care about your schedule. Bacteria can cause real problem in young smiles, just like adult ones, so make sure that you’re helping them learn how to care for themselves. And that means keeping them to their timeline of dental treatment with a trusted pediatric dentist.

Time for their next biannual dental checkup? Help them learn their smile with care from Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

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Care For Their Dental Needs

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what they needAs your little one continues to grow, they continue to learn how to care for themselves. But unfortunately, without the right dental education, it can be tough to set them up for smile success. The simple truth of the matter is that they can’t comprehend the value of consistent oral health maintenance until they get a little bit older. That means that it’s your job as a parent to make sure that they have what they need to develop with the right tools.

With our friendly team at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, you can know that your child has someone looking out for their smile. Our office appreciates the opportunity to be a real part of their development, helping people to grow into happy and healthy set of teeth. For most children, the schedule is similar to adults, so if it’s been longer than six months since their last visit, they’re ready.

Been a while since their last dental checkup? Schedule a time to talk with Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

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Help Them See A Straighter Smile

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straighter smileAs your little one grows, they need to keep up with their smile. Unfortunately, if they are struggling with misalignment, then that could be tougher than it needs to be. When teeth crowd or overlap, they create areas that are difficult, if not downright impossible to keep clean with brushing and flossing, and that can lead to problems. Tooth decay, periodontal disease, and more are all possibilities when you leave bacterial buildup within a smile, so ask about helping them see a straighter smile through effective orthodontics.

At Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, we work hard to help children see straight, safer smiles. We understand that not all of us are born with a set of perfect Hollywood teeth; our team also knows that there are steps that your family can take to help them improve their oral health and their appearance. With a range of orthodontic options, including clear aligner therapy, we’re ready to help your child find their smile success story.

Learn more about their orthodontic options from a trusted team. Call Shirley Orthodontics today to schedule a time to talk teeth.

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Give Them A Great Start

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give them a great startYour little one looks to you to understand the world. That means that you have the opportunity to frame things in your own way, and when it comes to their routine healthcare appointments, it can help when you let them know that they’re doing good work. Spending time with their dentist is not something to fear, but it’s their chance to check in with a qualified dental health professional. We’re helpers, and we’re here for their smile success.

When you come see Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, your little one has someone to look out for their oral health. We understand that sticking to their schedule of biannual checkups can be a tough thing to do, but it’s worth it to keep up with their smile needs. Just like you do, they can experience some of the same dental conditions that you do when you ignore your oral health, so keep them on the right timeline of treatment.

Help them grow into their smile. Schedule their next visit with Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

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Helping Them Learn Their Smile

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Helping Them Learn Their SmileAs your little one grows, they start to develop habits. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that you set them up for success. They take your words to heart, and they look to you to shape their worldview, so take the time to make sure they have what they need. Part of these efforts is taking them to their healthcare appointments, whether to the pediatrician, a specialist, or their pediatric dentist for cleanings and examinations.

With Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, your child has a trusted neighborhood oral health resource. We really do appreciate the chance to be a part of their smile development story, and we love to help little ones to learn how to care for themselves through brushing, flossing, and more. Most kids, like adults, need to see their dental provider twice each year at least, so take the time for their smile routine. Schedule their next checkup with Shirley.

They develop their dental habits at an early age. Call our front desk today to find out more.

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Sticking To Their Smile Schedule

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Sticking To Their Smile ScheduleHas it been a while since your child’s last dental appointment? They need consistent care in order to grow into the smile that they deserve, and since they are too young to schedule their own appointments, that responsibility falls to you. For most kids, the goal is to come in twice a year for a biannual checkup, giving them the opportunity to meet with their provider for a cleaning and examination every six months. While it might seem easy to put these visits off, it’s in their best interest to stick to their smile schedule.

At Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we understand the importance of keeping up with their oral health. Children develop their dental habits at an early age, meaning that when you skip even just one of their checkups, you send the wrong message. They can also start to experience some of the same oral health issues that you can, too, including plaque and tartar buildup that leads to tooth decay and periodontal disease. So, if it’s been longer than six months since the last time that they saw their pediatric dentist, give us a call.

Find your way back to a positive plan for prevention. Schedule a time to talk with Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry.

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What Happens When A Tooth Is Lost Too Soon?

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shirley tooth lossWhen a tooth develops a severe cavity or infection, or when a serious injury arises, teeth can become lost too soon. Premature tooth loss then leads to serious consequences, including a higher risk of dental misalignment. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about what happens when a tooth is lost early and how we can help with space maintainers, preventing complications like dental misalignment.

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