A dental filling can not only be placed in a single visit, but this restoration can be color-matched to blend with you or your child’s smile seamlessly. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will explain how our team can treat a cavity in only one visit, and ensure your kids always feel proud to show off your smile!
That gap between your teeth can be a source of embarrassment, one that you can have a hard time ignoring when you look at your smile in the mirror or in pictures. Is there anything that you can do to close it discreetly? While metal braces can be counted on to move teeth and correct uneven spacing, they can draw unwanted notice from others, and it can be hard to feel at ease with having something permanently set on your teeth. This unease about traditional bracket-and-wire braces can feel stronger among adults, as we often associate this kind of care with kids and teens. The good news is that a trip to our Shirley, NY oral health practice can help you, as we can meet with you to discuss the value of Invisalign treatment! (more…)
When children have advanced and untreated cases of tooth decay, this means the tooth could eventually become infected. The infection then leads to greater discomfort, and even the risk of tooth loss. To help preserve the teeth and bring relief, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist could offer a pulpotomy.
We just talked about dental sealants and how they help reduce the risk of tooth decay. But in addition to this unique plastic layer, we can also lower the chances of cavities with fluoride treatments every six months. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist discusses the benefits of fluoride treatments.
Children can be very susceptible to tooth decay, and this could lead to infections and other complications without treatment. To help lower the risk of cavities, we could place dental sealants. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how we place dental sealants for little smiles.
Adults are not the only ones who need to have their teeth examined and cleaned every six months. Children ages two and older need to attend these visits too! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about checkups and cleanings for little smiles of all ages!
When you have issues with the balance and development of your jaw, which can impact your teeth and lead to major complications, you could be in need of treatment. With orthognathic surgery, our team can realign the jaw and improve balance and health. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about jaw surgery.
A straighter smile free of misalignment could offer better oral health, lowering your risks of tooth decay, gum disease, and even jaw joint disorders like TMD and bruxism. In addition to offering orthodontic care for children and teens, we can also help adults too! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about adult orthodontic care!
When your children complete the first phase of their orthodontic treatment, they will soon start the second. At this stage, the smile’s alignment will be completely corrected. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the second phase of treatment and the options we offer teens patients.
The onset of misalignment could start as soon as the teeth start erupting, and we can begin to treat the issue for children starting at around age seven. To guide the growth of the smile and limit malocclusion, we could use phase one orthodontics. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about treatment options for kids.
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