When a child loses a baby tooth prematurely, this does more than just leave a gap behind. This development could alter the alignment of the smile, and even start complications that could lead to the need for braces. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, dentist talks about how we use space maintainers to prevent these issues.
When a child has a chipped tooth, or a more severe case of tooth decay, then a filling may not be enough to repair it. To help improve the function and beauty of your child’s smile, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist could provide a custom-made dental crown. We can even use lifelike dental materials.
When your child develops a painful cavity, we want to not only offer relief, but a restoration that looks natural too. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, dentist explains how our composite resin dental fillings offer a lifelike and durable solution to most cases of tooth decay, and in only one visit.
When a tooth becomes infected, your dentist will likely recommend a root canal procedure. But what if a child develops an infected tooth? In these situations, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist will prescribe a conservative alternative known as a pulpotomy.
The outer enamel that coats your teeth protects your smile from painful problems like tooth decay and dental infection. But over time, multiple factors could begin to weaken and erode this layer. To help protect your child’s smile, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about strengthening smiles with dental fluoride.
We know that kids are prone to tooth decay, which could cause discomfort and eventually lead to dental infection. Fortunately, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist can help protect kids from the onset of tooth decay with a preventive treatment known as a dental sealant.
If you notice your child’s smile is starting to show signs of misalignment, such as crooked, crowded, or overlapping teeth, then consider giving us a call. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about what to expect from your child’s first visit to our office.
Orthognathic surgery, also known as corrective jaw surgery, could be necessary as part of your orthodontic treatment. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about our approach to orthognathic surgery.
While we mainly focus on treating smiles in childhood, we also offer orthodontic treatment for adults! You may have an uneven smile, or maybe you underwent orthodontic treatment in the past and your teeth have shifted. No matter the case, your Shirley, NY, orthodontist and pediatric dentist is ready to help.
Starting treatment for dental misalignment and malocclusion in the early years is very beneficial. In fact, we could start treatment as young as age seven in some cases. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, orthodontist and pediatric dentist talks about what to expect from the first phase of your child’s treatment.
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