Pediatric Dental Care in Ridgewood NY

Ridgewood Pediatric Dentist

Your child's dental care is very important to her or his overall health, but it might seem like an uphill battle to help your child overcome fear of going to any health care professional. Well, our Ridgewood pediatric dentist, Dr. Dennis Block, understands that concern. This is why we've done everything possible to make our dental office a welcoming and nonthreatening place for your child to go. Our entire staff is friendly, patient, and reassuring. Every effort is made to avoid pain entirely or if that is not completely possible, to minimize it to the greatest extent. When your child feels comfortable coming here, you will find it easier to bring him or her in for regular examinations. This will result in the best odds of avoiding tooth decay and having healthy and strong primary teeth that will fall out on their normal schedule, making the eruption of permanent adult teeth smooth and problem free.

A positive and long lasting relationship between your child and our Ridgewood pediatric dentist begins with the very first visit, setting the tone that will carry on to the future. First, your child and you will get to know Dr. Block, our staff, and become familiar with the office and the equipment used. A first dental exam will include looking for signs of tooth decay with a physical and visual checkup of her or his teeth followed by x-rays. And a dental cleaning will remove plaque, tartar, and food particles that have managed to remain on or between teeth or in gum pockets.

 

Working in conjunction with you, our Ridgewood pediatric dentist will outline a strategy to prevent cavities. This includes tips on nutrition such as limiting sugary foods and drinks. Brushing and flossing after every meal, or as close to it as possible, goes a long way to eliminating the chances that plaque and its hardened form, tartar, will be able to eat away at your child's tooth enamel or cause gum irritation. Other helpful advice will focus on things such as dealing with teething and the important role that fluoride treatments can play in your child's dental well-being. Along with regular exams and cleanings, typically every six months, she or he will be well on the way to having teeth that are free of problems.

Kids Dentist in Ridgewood

Patient Friendly Dental
67-13 Fresh Pond Road
Ridgewood, New York 11385
(718) 304-0595

By Patient Friendly Dental

November 25, 2014