Pediatric Dentistry of Flushing

While we wrap up National Children’s Dental Health Month, we’d like to leave you with a few tips to maintain your child’s dental health at home.

1. Start brushing with the first tooth. Begin brushing your baby’s teeth when you see one coming in with an infant toothbrush.
2. Once your child’s teeth touch, you can start flossing in between them.
3. Snack healthy! Fruit juice, sports drinks, fruit snacks, and sticky candies all pose serious threats to your child’s teeth.
4. Keep them hydrated! Water helps to rinse away any sugar or particles that can lead to cavities.
5. Replace your child’s toothbrush every three to four months.

These at-home tips are very important to your child’s dental health. Pair these with routine check-ups to ensure a healthy mouth for your child.

While dental work can be scary for some children, our pediatric dentists are committed to discussing all options and answering any questions you may have. Our priority is helping all children have healthy smiles and putting them at ease during the process.

Schedule an appointment with us today to get started.

We offer several preventative care services for your child’s teeth. Including Routine dental cleanings, oral hygiene instruction, fluoride, sealants, and x-rays.

Contact us today to get started!

Have you been wondering how to protect your child’s teeth when they’re playing sports? Soft plastic mouthguards can be used to protect teeth, lips, cheeks, and gums from sport-related injuries.

A custom-fitted mouthguard developed by a pediatric dentist will protect your child from injuries to the teeth, face and even provide protection from severe injuries to the head.

primary, or “baby,” teeth are important for many reasons?

Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, but they also aid in forming a path for their permanent teeth to follow when they are ready to erupt.

During the month of February, the American Dental Association celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month.

This month-long national health observance reinforces the importance of oral health in children!

If it’s been more than six months since your child has seen a dentist, schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Routine dental check-ups are the key to your child’s dental health.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our highly trained pediatric dentists.

February is month!

You may be thinking to yourself, “can children get gum disease?” It is not typical to find more severe forms of gum disease in children, but chronic gingivitis is commonly found in kids of all ages.

Here are some symptoms of gum disease in children:
- Bleeding while brushing or flossing your teeth
- Puffiness or swelling of the gums or any indication they look irritated or inflamed
- Bad breath (halitosis) that does not improve despite consistent brushing and flossing
- Receding gum lines that expose the lower part of the tooth

To prevent or treat gum disease in your child, contact us today to schedule an appointment.

“How often should my kids be getting their teeth cleaned?”

Well, at the bare minimum your children should be getting their teeth professionally cleaned twice a year!

When was the last time your child received a cleaning? If it wasn’t recently, schedule an appointment before the year is over and contact Pediatric Dentistry of Flushing today!

Have you started getting your kids on a flossing schedule?

If your children’s teeth are touching you should be getting them to floss once a day to remove leftover food and germs from between their teeth!

Plus, flossing helps prevent the build-up of plaque, meaning a healthier smile and a happier child!

Want to make sure their teeth are REALLY clean? Schedule an appointment with us today!

Keep your children smiling bright!

A healthy smile can increase confidence so your kids can laugh and play with a perfect set of pearly whites!

That increased confidence can lead to other positives too like better grades and better behavior at home and in the classroom!

Looking to schedule a cleaning or other appointment for your kids? Contact Pediatric Dentistry of Flushing to get started!

What are “teeth-healthy” foods?

Teeth-healthy food is low in sugar and high in fiber and nutrients, like vegetables, fruits, or whole-grain bread, and pasta!

There are tasty options for these foods too like apples, carrots, and plenty of delicious whole-grain pasta meals you make too!

Eating more teeth-healthy food can result in fewer cavities and a healthier overall mouth for your children!

Schedule an appointment with Pediatric Dentistry of Flushing today to keep your children’s oral health up to date!

Get ready for back to school and schedule your child's teeth cleaning today!

The ADA recommends gentle, short, tooth-wide strokes for the perfect brush!

Teeth Fact! Did you know that the naturally rough texture of raw veggies actually clean your mouth as you chew?! They gently get rid of unwanted food particles and plaque! Just another reason to eat your veggies.

Ask your children to gently "hug" the floss against each side of every tooth in a "C" shape. This allows the floss to adapt to the natural curve of each tooth as your child slides the floss up and down!

Remember the 2 rule!

Remember to brush for 2 whole minutes each time!

BIG NEWS! We are now accepting Affinity and HealthFirst Insurances! Call us or visit our website to schedule an appointment!

How much toothpaste should you be using for your little ones?
Here is an easy way to remember!

Not all fruit products are created equal!

Instead of that, say this!

Why is flossing so important? Without it, we are not fully cleaning our teeth!

Did you know this?

REMINDER: Don't forget to floss today!

Happy Memorial Day to all who have served!

Remember: your teeth can't heal themselves. Schedule an appointment to keep them healthy and strong!

And Repeat ♻️

Did you know this? The ADA recommends gentle, short, tooth-wide strokes for the optimal bushing!