You already know that teaching proper brushing and flossing at an early age is a great way to start your child on a path to a lifetime of healthy smiles. But you may also know that it’s hard to make this process enjoyable, and may be hard to teach. At… Read More…
April is a time to celebrate a lot of things like April Fools, spring, and flowers. It’s also recognized as National Facial Protection Month. What does this have to do with the precious smiles we care for at our Long Island pediatric dental office? It’s estimated that two percent of… Read More…
Here in America, we know all about the small-winged fluttering fairy that compensates kids with a few bucks (an average of $3.70!) in exchange for a freshly lost tooth. What we don’t know is whether the Tooth Fairy is like Santa Claus and visits all children throughout the world who… Read More…
NOTE: If your child really did just have a dental emergency and this blog is your first line of defense, please make sure there is no need for immediate medical assistance. If you’re simply preparing for the “just in case” dental emergency, read on! Dental emergencies are a pain, they’re… Read More…
As your child gets too big for the bottle, you may replace it with a fun sippy cup. Sippy cups are all right for a little while, but at our pediatric dental office in Long Island, we strongly recommend transitioning to straws or “big kid cups” sooner rather than later…. Read More…
When we’re born, most of us have primary (baby) teeth that are sitting, waiting, ready to burst through our gums as we grow a bit older. While baby teeth eruption dates do vary from person to person, at our Long Island pediatric dental office, we’ve put together a guide to… Read More…
We celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month each February and strive to raise awareness of how important proper dental care is for kids. At our Long Island pediatric dental office, this is a cause that’s close to our hearts, and to honor it, we’d like to provide you with several… Read More…
Thumb sucking, just like the use of a pacifier, can soothe, comfort, and make children feel safe. While thumb sucking is very natural for babies, it can lead to dental problems if the habit continues into the toddler stage. At our pediatric dental office in Long Island, we encourage our… Read More…
Many parents are unsure when their child should visit the dentist for the first time. It’s a question we hear quite often at our pediatric dental office in Long Island, and one we’re more than happy to answer. Pregnancy A child’s dental care first starts during pregnancy. Baby’s teeth actually… Read More…
Getting your child to part with the pacifier can be daunting. After all, the binky provides comfort, soothes cranky, tired babies, and can even reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But when it comes to the development of teeth and overall oral health, our pediatric dental office… Read More…
