Sometimes, a child develops a cavity in a baby tooth, and parents assume treatment isn’t necessary since the tooth is going to fall out anyway. However, this line of thinking could lead to serious discomfort, infection, and even misalignment! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about treating baby teeth with fillings.
You know how important it is to teach your kid great oral healthcare habits. From brushing twice a day to flossing to taking them in for checkups and cleanings, helping them maintain a healthy smile is essential. It is also crucial to help them avoid bad habits that are seemingly fine but can actually harm their teeth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about various habits that can damage your child’s teeth. (more…)
One of the best things you can do for your child’s oral health is to teach them great habits from an early age. From regularly bringing them to the dentist to making sure they brush daily, you are setting them up for ongoing success. It is also crucial to utilize any tools at your disposal to protect their smiles. One of the most effective — and simplest — ways to accomplish this is with dental sealants. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about the benefits of sealants in addition to other helpful tools. (more…)
When was the last time your child saw a dentist for a checkup and cleaning visit? Just like adults, kids need to undergo routine visits twice a year, starting at around age two. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about how these visits help kids of all ages enjoy better oral health!
What happens when developmental issues cause imbalanced smile and strain, or tooth loss leads to a breakdown in the smile or gaps? What about an injury? Then treatments are necessary! In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist can offer orthognathic surgery, or corrective jaw surgery.
We offer care for kids of all ages, from age seven through their teen years. But did you know that we can offer care for the whole family, even adults? In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist can help your family, including grownups and their kids too!
When children undergo orthodontic treatment, we take a phased approach. The first phase helps limit the severity of misalignment and guide a smile’s growth. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, orthodontist and pediatric dentist talks about what to expect from the first phase of your child’s orthodontic treatment.
When you have a child with misalignment, you likely want to straighten the smile with orthodontic care. We want to help, as we understand what an even smile means for kids and teens, and how this also improves oral health. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, pediatric dentist and orthodontist talks about Invisalign®!
When you have a child with signs of developing misalignment, bring him or her to us for an exam. As young as age seven, we can start treating misalignment with a phased approach, which could include braces. In today’s blog, your Shirley, NY, dentist talks about correcting misalignment with our metal or ceramic braces.
The dental appointments you set for your kids have many advantages. Early visits help younger children feel at ease with their dentist, and with treatment, and they also provide early guidance to help them learn to properly care for their teeth on their own. These appointments also provide you feedback about the development of your child’s smile, which can lead to timely warnings about concerns like malocclusion. Many kids can benefit from orthodontic services to fix poor spacing. If your teen is nearing an age where they should begin orthodontic treatment, our Shirley, NY orthodontic treatment office can help! For teenagers, we can discuss the use of traditional braces to make improvements, and we can also discuss Invisalign as a treatment option. (more…)
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