When baby’s first teeth are preparing to erupt, it can be painful. It can also cause increased fussiness, decreased sleep (for the baby and you), and an overall unhappy kid. Teething not only causes pain, it can also cause increased drooling, constant chewing on fingers or objects, and can even… Read More…

While we can’t seal your kid’s lips to keep the family secrets safe, we can seal their teeth to keep their smiles safe. When it comes to protecting teeth against cavities and decay, dental sealants for kids are extremely important. At our pediatric dental office in Long Island, we encourage… Read More…

During the warm summer months, there are tons of yummy foods available for kids. But not all of these snacks are healthy for their bodies or their smiles. At our Long Island pediatric dental office, we’d like to start summer off right with a few tips on some smile-friendly summer… Read More…

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…