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Ear Piercings and Kids: What You Need to Know

What should you consider before getting your child’s ears (or anything else) pierced? We get straight to the, er, point.

7 Things You Need To Know About Piercing Your Child's Ears

1.) When should I pierce my child’s ears? This is a very personal decision, but some experts do warn of potential risks in piercing your child’s ears at too young of an age. “Any time you puncture the skin, you open up the opportunity for infection, and because infants still have developing immune systems, I …

Dentist's Advice: Stop Flossing!

Share on<br>Yep, you read that right: I’m a dentist and I’m suggesting that you throw away your floss.<br>When I first advise my patients to stop flossing, they usually look at me like I’m crazy—it's been ingrained in their minds that flossing is essential to their health. Unfortunately, most dentists’ advice around flossing is misguided.<br>As you well know, an inordinate amount of food gets stuck between our teeth after meals. Traditionally, we've been taught to use a thin, waxy string to…

Top 5 Foods Known to Cause Bad Breath

Some foods cause such bad breath it seems almost impossible to alleviate. Here are the top five foods known to cause unpleasant breath and the reasons why.

6 Ways to Save on Child Care

Worried about the cost of child care being too expensive for your budget? Give yourself room to breathe with these 6 tips on how to save on child care.

What is Dental Phobia and Dental Anxiety

Dental phobia and dental anxiety can make it very difficult for people to keep regular dentist appointments. Find out more about dental phobia.

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician

When you are expecting your first child, there are numerous decisions to be made. The list seems endless. Choosing which pediatrician will care for your sweet newborn should be near the top of the list.

Learning About Healthy Habits at Our Dental Clinic

Fortunately, the professionals at our dental clinic can help you learn everything you need to know about proper oral care for both you and your child.

Gummy Vitamins: Good or Bad for Oral Health?

Just like you, everyone at our Long Island pediatric dental office wants to do everything we can to keep kids healthy. We serve them well-balanced meals, encourage them to get active, and wash their hands often. But even if you follow these basic rules, there may still be some crucial things missing. We’re talking about... Read more »

“Does My Child Really Need to Floss?”

At our Long Island pediatric dental office, we know getting your child to follow good oral health habits can be a challenge, but don’t worry, we’re here...

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Common Pediatric Dental Questions

We’ve answered a few top pediatric dental questions, so you can feel confident that your child’s oral health in tip-top shape.

A Quick Guide to Pediatric Dental Tools Our Staff Uses

Our staff discusses an essential guide for pediatric dental tools used by our team when your child comes to see us for a dental appointment.

Can Teeth Affect Speech Development?

One common question we get at our pediatric dental office in Long Island is if tooth positioning can affect a child’s speech development. The short answer

5 Steps to Protecting Your Little One’s Enamel

At our Long Island pediatric dental office, we want you give you some steps to protect the first line of defense against cavities -- the enamel.

How Snacking Affects Your Teeth

Snacking in between meals has been touted over the years as an efficient dietary method to fight hunger. Unfortunately, snacking in between meals can ca...

How to Prevent Pain from a Tooth Infection

Are you considering putting off a visit to the dentist? You may want to rethink that! Waiting until a toothache is unbearable can lead to a more expensive and complex dental treatment. The pain could be from an infected tooth. Most tooth infections are the result of tooth decay or broken teeth. What is an infected

Thumb Sucking: How to Break the Habit

Sucking is a natural instinct for babies, because that is the way they eat. Thumb sucking can begin in the womb, as early as the second trimester of pregnancy. Thumb sucking in infants and children is common and they usually stop between the ages of two and four. At this age their front primary teeth begin to form

Is Milk Good for Your Teeth?

Most of us have heard at least once that milk is good for our teeth because it contains calcium. Okay. So we wanted to find out exactly what that means....

What to do When Your Kid Eats Toothpaste

At our Long Island pediatric dental practice, we occasionally hear about patients who like to snack on flavorful toothpaste. And we can understand why. Toothpaste designed for kids often tastes like ...