If you research fluoride, and specifically the use of fluoride in kids, you’ll probably stumble across some information suggesting fluoride isn’t safe for kids. At our Long Island pediatric dental office, we’d like to explain why fluoride actually is a safe and important part of your child’s dental health. What… Read More…
June is National Dairy Month, and at our pediatric dental office in Long Island, we all like to celebrate by enjoying a bit more cheese, drinking more milk, and snacking on ice cream cones. We not only like to celebrate by eating dairy products, we also like to take the… Read More…
The Tooth Fairy! Almost every child knows about her. And when that first tooth is lost, they wait breathlessly for her to visit their bedsides and tuck a coin or even a dollar under their pillows. It is a really useful tradition– one that helps remove the worry and concern… Read More…
We all know that flossing is just as important as brushing, so getting even the youngest child with teeth to floss is important. Some parents wonder if flossing is necessary when teeth don’t touch. We say “Definitely!” Flossing will not only help kids develop the habit, it really does help… Read More…
Helping your child get in the habit of brushing and flossing at the same time everyday is one of the most important things you can do to establish a lifetime of good dental health. But it doesn’t have to be a chore. If you do it right, the time you… Read More…
Did you know that poor oral health, dental disease, and tooth pain can put kids at a serious disadvantage in school? It’s true. According to a study from the University of Southern California, “children who reported having recent tooth pain were four times more likely to have a low grade… Read More…
Much of the tooth decay we see in very young children is what we call baby bottle tooth decay. This usually occurs when children have been allowed to either go to bed with a bottle of milk or juice or carry a bottle or sippy cup all day. Both milk… Read More…
Sucking is one of your baby’s most natural reflexes. Not only is it there to help her survive, it helps sooth and calm your baby and help her learn about the world too. It is healthy and natural. Once a baby has found the thumb or other fingers, she will… Read More…
We really love getting to know the kids who come to our office. They, and their families, become an important part of our lives – and we hope we become a big part of theirs – a part that helps keep them healthy and smiling for life! That’s why, beginning… Read More…
Isn’t it just amazing to see your newborn smile for the first time? The room just seems to light up with joy, and time after time, we feel overcome with how precious they are. We think baby smiles are one of the greatest things ever – that’s why keeping them… Read More…
