Regular toothbrushing is important for both children and adults. It helps to remove the bacteria and plaque that cause tooth decay and gum disease. It is recommended that everybody brush their teeth twice a day – in the morning and before going to bed at night.
Nutrition
Combined with daily brushing and flossing, nutritious eating habits not only promote overall health, but protect your child's teeth and gums from damaging decay and periodontal disease, resulting in a strong, healthy smile.
Checkups
Regular dental checkups can help children maintain optimal oral health. Once they reach 2 years old, different procedures need to be performed. This may include the elimination of tartar and plaque deposits. When these are ignored, it can lead to cavities.
FAMILY CARE
From the first years of life through the sunset years, we offer treatment solutions for every member of the family.
Prophylaxis (Teeth Cleaning)
Fluoride Treatment
Oral Cancer Screening
Tooth Colored Fillings
Sealants
Root Canal Therapy
Extractions
Nitrous Oxide
Sedation Dentistry
Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t.
About 1 of 5 (20%) children aged 5 to 11 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth.
1 of 7 (13%) adolescents aged 12 to 19 years have at least one untreated decayed tooth.
Children aged 5 to 19 years from low-income families are twice as likely (25%) to have cavities, compared with children from higher-income households (11%).
The good news is that cavities are preventable. Fluoride varnish can prevent about one-third (33%) of cavities in the primary (baby) teeth. Children living in communities with fluoridated tap water have fewer cavities than children whose water is not fluoridated. Similarly, children who brush daily with fluoride toothpaste will have fewer cavities.
Dental sealants can also prevent cavities for many years. Applying dental sealants to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth prevent 80% of cavities.
We want the whole family to feel comfortable when you enter our Brooklyn office.