Pediatric Dentistry

Dental treatments for children rely on many of the same techniques used in general dental practice, but of course in pediatric dentistry they are geared to children.

The best Dental Care of your child
At Gentle Dental, caring for your child’s oral health through prevention, quality treatment, and positive motivation is our top priority. We are committed to family-oriented dental care in a pleasant and comfortable setting and we encourage parents to play an active role in their child’s oral health.

Dr. Gelfand and our entire staff are trained to help make your child’s visit with us as positive as possible. We understand that children are often afraid of the dentist and all of us strive to help them overcome their fears.

Along with a chair-side manner we tailor to children, our office is also specially designed to meet the needs of children over 6 years of age. We have various video games and on-demand children’s shows and movies that can be played through our in-room TV/media center during their appointment.

It is never too soon to begin caring for your child’s teeth, and at Gentle Dental, we take a preventive approach, encouraging parents and caregivers to become involved in their child’s dental care. By providing high quality, appropriate pediatric dentistry, we can help your child enjoy good dental health right from the start. Our dental office is family-oriented, and we work hard to create a comfortable, relaxing environment. Our entire dental team enjoys seeing children, treating them as gently as if they were our family.

How is Kids Dental Care Different from Adult Dentistry?
While the dental treatments prescribed by a kid’s dentist in Queens use techniques similar to adult dentistry, we specially tailor procedures to treat children and to accommodate their unique needs. We warmly welcome children visiting our kids’ dentist in Queens, carefully ensuring our chairside manner helps them feel at home. Our dental office is designed with kids in mind, and our in-room entertainment system includes on-demand kids shows and movies for them to watch during their appointment.

When Should I Schedule My Child’s First Dental Appointment?
Ideally, it’s best to schedule your child’s first dental visit by age 1, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Usually, a child’s primary teeth begin erupting around age six months, and this first visit is an opportunity for a pediatric dentist in Queens to check their teeth and jaws are developing as expected.

Why Does My Child Need to See a Dentist so Young?
Early dental care aims to ensure a child visits a pediatric dentist before problems develop with their teeth so that any small issues can be caught early and treated more quickly and comfortably. Also, the sooner a child begins visiting a dental office, the sooner they become accustomed to a new environment and all the accompanying sights, sounds, and smells.

What to Expect During Your Child’s First Dental Visit?
When a child is very young, they can almost certainly remain comfortably seated on your lap while we gently examine their mouth while older children may enjoy a ride in the dental chair. During this visit, we may need to take digital dental x-rays to check teeth are coming through the way they should and to check for any signs of decay. Digital dental x-rays are very safe, only omitting tiny levels of radiation, and we only take x-rays as needed.

How Often Will My Child Need to See a Pediatric Dentist?
After this initial visit, we can discuss how frequently your child should visit a pediatric dentist in Queens. Most children need to see a dentist biannually for checkups and dental cleanings. It is a simple routine that can prevent many dental diseases. Also, regular dental visits help your child to grow up without feeling dental fear and anxiety. Instead, they will recognize dental care as a normal part of life.During your child’s first visit, we can also discuss oral care at home.

Gentle Dental in Queens
35-30 Francis Lewis Blvd,
Bayside, NY 11358
(718) 461-0100
(718) 970-7304
Web Address https://www.queenssmile.com/

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Working Hours :
Monday: 9AM-7PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: 9AM-7PM
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: 9AM-7PM
Saturday: 9AM-4PM
Sunday: Closed

Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

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