Dentist for Kids

Dental health is important for patients of all ages, and visiting your dentist should not just be limited to times when you believe you have a cavity or other such oral issues. Taking care of your teeth and gums should also include regular visits, exams and cleanings with your dentist. This is recommended for patients of all ages, including children. Here at our offices in Oakland Gardens, our pediatric dentist Stuart Shaffren, DDS can provide the comprehensive and gentle dental care that all children need to stay healthy.

Some people may underestimate the importance of pediatric dental care or dental care for children. Even though kids’ teeth are not permanent, that does not mean that their temporary baby teeth should not be taken care of. The baby teeth still act as placeholders for permanent

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teeth, so making sure that they thrive in a healthy oral environment can help ensure that the permanent teeth with come in as they should. Children’s dental care is also important because it helps teach kids just how important oral hygiene is to their health. Stereotypically, many kids love candy and sweet things but they don’t quite love having to brush their teeth properly or regularly. Teaching kids any sort of hygiene habits can be difficult, but teaching kids proper oral healthcare at an early age can help ensure that their teeth and gums will stay healthy as they get older and enter their adolescent years. Stuart Shaffren, DDS here in oak Gardens can provide your kids with comprehensive dental exams and cleanings to help instill some of these important habits. If kids have a hard time adopting these habits then dental sealants can be applied to help prevent cavities while kids learn the proper habits. Additionally, if there are any issues with the way their baby teeth are coming in, then interceptive orthodontics may be necessary to make sure that their permanent teeth will come in properly.

Here in Oakland Gardens, Stuart Shaffren, DDS can provide your kids with the gentle dental care that they need. Dr. Shaffren, along with our entire dental staff, is friendly and sensitive to kids’ reservations regarding any sort of medical care, but you can expect your kids to feel right at home here at our dental offices in Oakland Gardens.

61-01 224th Street
Bayside New York 11364
718-225-8080

By Stuart C. Shaffren, DDS

October 15, 2014