Main Street Pediatric Dentistry

Happy Birthday Dr. Penny!!!

"Johnny the Magician" is in the house at Main Street Pediatric Dentistry this week.... Come and experience his magic tricks!!!

Johnny the Magician is here at Main Street this week !!!! Come experience the magic!!!

Thank you for allowing us to host a toy drive!

We love giving back in any capacity 💙

Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 🧡

Swipe ⬅️ for some of the most terrifying dental facts we've ever heard 😱

We’re discussing First Dental Visit feelings today!

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Anything from crying, wiggling, screaming to being totally calm and curious is normal for our little patients!

We do our best to comfort your child and make them feel at home from the second you step into our office.

We know it can be upsetting for parents to hear their little ones upset 🥺 but we urge you not to fret - we promise your little ones are in good hands.

For any inquiries or to make an appointment feel free to give our office a call or DM us.

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DID YOU KNOW? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends taking your child to the dentist no later than 12 months of age (or 6 months after the first tooth erupts).

💬: how did your child’s first dental visit go?
If you haven’t had one, what’s your biggest worry?

🤍SHOP (LINK IN BIO) my Amazon picks for dental books, toys & roleplay when preparing for the first dental visit.

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It sounds silly to take your child to the dentist when they can barely even walk, but it’s so important to find a dental home EARLY in order to establish healthy habits.

GOALS:
1️⃣ to allow your child to get acquainted with the dentist in a non-threatening environment
2️⃣ to build your child’s comfort & confidence in the dental setting
3️⃣ to keep the experience positive for the child and as educational as possible for the parent
4️⃣ to answer your questions & support you, too!

WHAT TO EXPECT:
▫The visit may include a full exam of the teeth, jaws, bite, gums, and oral tissues to check growth and development
▫️An age appropriate cleaning of the teeth
▫️The dentist will give you individualized advice based on your child’s needs — this can include brushing/flossing, diet, pacifier/thumb sucking/grinding habits, and injury prevention
▫️The dentist will also assess your child’s risk for cavities and develop a prevention plan

TIPS:
▫️Prepare YOUR CHILD with roleplay, books, or dental themed toys
▫️Prepare YOURSELF. Be honest with your view of the dentist. If you have dental anxieties, be careful not to relate those fears or dislikes to your child
▫️If your child becomes upset during the visit, stay calm and work with the dentist to create a positive experience!
▫️For younger or anxious kids, look for a pediatric dentist — we have had 2-3 years of extra training just to work with kids.

Remember, it takes teamwork between parent, child, AND the dentist to maintain a lifetime of good oral health.

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📞 Our phones are back up and running. Thank you for your patience!

Hello all! Our phone lines are currently down. We are hoping to have this issue resolved by today. If you need to get in touch with us, please feel free to text us at (914) 633-4440 or to email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Check out what our patients have to say on Google about us. We appreciate every single one of our patients! ❤️

“The best medicine in the world is a mother’s hug.”

Happy Mother’s Day to Dr. Penny and all the moms! ❤️

No insurance? No problem!

We know how busy your kids get, and we know that bringing them to the dentist's office twice a year can sometimes be overwhelming.

That's why we created The Sunshine Club (applicable before 3 PM), a membership program designed to help you get your children to the dentist when they need it most.

With The Sunshine Club, you'll enjoy two cleanings per year, two x-rays per year, 20% off all treatment and 2 fluoride treatments per year. Because their smile is worth it!

We all know and talk about baby teeth a lot, but what about changes in your little one’s teeth as they grow?

🤰🏻Your child will start developing their baby teeth even before they are born, at around 6 weeks in utero. Yes, that means when your little one is a newborn 👶, their teeth are already developing under their gums!

🦷 You may start to notice that your baby will begin to develop baby teeth at around 5-8 months. This carries on until about age 3.

🧩Fun Fact: It is usually the bottom two teeth that develop first!

You can expect to see at total of 20 baby teeth at about a rate of 4 new teeth every 4 months.

🦷 WHEN WILL YOUR CHILD’S BABY TEETH BE REPLACED BY ADULT TEETH?
Adult molars start replacing baby molars at approximately 6 years of age.

🧩Fun Fact: Adults have 32 teeth, while children have 20!

Your child might experience some temporary discomfort and anxiety caused by loose teeth, reassure them that losing baby teeth is a part of growing up and that new teeth will appear!

Once your child has developed their adult teeth, you can:

✅ Help your child avoid sticky foods and sweets that can get stuck in the grooves.

✅ Make sure that your child is brushing properly to prevent cavities.
✅ Visit your dentist for a full exam.
✅ Your dentist can evaluate if the molars are ready for something called “sealants” that can protect the teeth

Please feel free to DM or call us for an appointment and don't forget to save this post for reference!

Thanks Mom & Dad for our beautiful edible arrangement! We sure did enjoy them 😋

We appreciate all of you ❤️

We appreciate our patients so much. Our patients father was so appreciative that we took his son as an emergency that he sent us lunch! How sweet! We’re always here for you ❤️ Thank you for sending us lunch!

We are so proud of our future!

Our friends over at the Cottle School G.O. are making a difference by collecting items needed by the soup kitchen in Mt. Vernon.

Just our luck! We have plenty of toothbrushes and toothpaste hanging around the office 😃

Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your wonderful Winter Drive! ❤️

Valentine’s Day marks 38 years that Dr. Penny has been in practice as a pediatric dentist!

We hope you enjoyed your Valentine’s Day!

With lots of love from Dr. Penny and her team! ❤️

Dr. Penny and Main Street Pediatric Dentistry wants cookies!

From today until the end of February, we will be purchasing 3 boxes of cookies from each Girl Scout Group that comes to our office in uniform and has a picture taken with our doctor or team.

We will be donating the cookies to our local first responders, or perhaps be eating an undisclosed amount 😋.

If you'd like to come in please give us a call or DM us!

Don't forget to share this post and help spread the word!

Sophie is so excited about her new oral B toothbrush!! 🦷 🪥

Ask about our toothbrushes while at your appointment!

Merry Christmas to those that celebrate today! 🎄❤️

Thanks Dr. Penny for hosting a wonderful Holiday Party!

We’re grateful for you and each other each and everyday.

Thank you to everyone who came and donated to our toy drive in partnership with !

We’re so happy to have been able to do our small part. Thank you Janine for giving us the opportunity!

Dr. Penny & her friend Joy dropping off toys. Thank you for your donations!!

There’s still some time to drop off toys! will be collecting the toys for distribution on Thursday!

Please feel free to stop in during our business hours between today and tomorrow or at your next appointment!