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Little Neck pediatric DentistDo you have a child who needs dental care? Perhaps he or she has never been to a dentist and you want to bring them in for their first checkup. When you are looking for an expert pediatric dentist who can provide your child with great dental care, come in to see our Little Neck pediatric dentist, Dr. Stuart Shaffren.
Dr. Shaffren has been providing expert dental care for all members of the family for more than 35 years. He is known for his kind, gentle and friendly demeanor, and he is widely respected for his dental expertise and ability to provide exemplary dental care. At Stuart Shaffren, DDS we especially enjoy welcoming children into our practice. We know that their experience at our office with our children’s dentist will set the tone for the way they feel about dentists for their entire lives. We work very hard to make our youngest patients have fun at our dental office, and to learn that a trip to the dentist is a great thing to do; having healthy teeth and the importance of taking care of your teeth is the lesson we gently teach. Our Little Neck pediatric dentist, Dr. Shaffren, also recognizes that he is the main source of dental information for his young patients’ parents. He always leaves time to answer any of the parents’ questions regarding their child’s teeth. Often questions revolve around developmental issues such as thumb sucking or pacifier use.
Our Little Neck pediatric dentist is thoroughly knowledgeable about the different developmental stages that a child’s mouth and teeth go through. It is generally recommended that a child is seen by our dentist by the time the first baby tooth erupts or by the time the child is one year old. It is important that baby teeth are well taken care of because they play several important roles. Baby teeth are placeholders for permanent teeth and help ensure that teeth come in straight and in the right place. Also, baby teeth are instrumental in helping children develop proper and clear speech. For these reasons it is important that baby teeth are well taken care of and are not lost too early in the child’s development. If you would like to bring your child in for a visit with Dr. Shaffren, contact us today at our practice, Stuart Shaffren, DDS.
By Stuart C. Shaffren, DDS
October 2, 2015
