Children's Dental Specialties

In observance of Labor day we are closed today.

In observance of Labor Day our office is closed.

Here are 4️⃣ signs it's time for your child to visit the dentist!

1️⃣ Persistent Tooth Pain: Don't ignore tooth pain! Tooth pain rarely goes away on its own and can become much worse without treatment.
2️⃣ Bleeding Gums: Bleeding gums are a sign of incorrect dental care but mostly poor gum health which should always be checked out by a dentist.
3️⃣ Filling or Crown Wear and Tear: If an old filling or crown becomes damaged or falls off, get to the dentist quickly so that it can be repaired before infection sets in.
4️⃣ Bad Breath: Chronic bad breath can be a sign of a serious problem like gum disease or tooth decay.

🗓 Book your child's next dental exam today!
New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Help your children develop healthy habits when it comes to dental care, follow our top tips 🪥🦷

🗓 Book your child's next dental visit today!
New Patients: (508) 625-5534
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📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Our orthodontists have the experience and gentle touch to provide effective and comfortable care for patients of all ages. Dr. Carvalho and Dr. Roth provide compassionate treatment to children and teens who need braces, Invisalign, and other treatments. They will work with you and your child to create effective yet comfortable treatment plans!

Book your child's next orthodontic appointment today 🗓
New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Why should you choose Children’s Dental Specialties for all of your child's dental needs ✨

Dr. Dan Moheban, with orthodontists Roberto S. Carvalho and Menachem D. Roth, can provide dental care customized to each patient’s needs! We are also proud to provide a warm and welcoming environment for young dental patients. Our goal is to ensure that all of our patients feel comfortable when they visit and to help especially anxious or fearful patients get the care they need. We want our dental office to become a positive, relaxing space for children.

Book your child's next exam at our office today. 🗓
New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

We are proud to offer emergency dentistry services to help patients stay healthy and maintain their natural smiles 😃

Common pediatric dental emergencies include ⤵️
🦷 Toothache: If your child has a toothache, examine their teeth and gums. Look for signs of gum swelling, dark or white spots on the teeth, redness, and bleeding gums. Symptoms of toothache include- shooting pain, tooth pain worsening during sleep, chronic, dull pain, sensitivity to temperature/bite pressure/sweet foods
🦷 Broken Teeth: There are two types of tooth fractures: crown and root fractures. Crown fractures occur when the tooth visible above the gum line breaks and the tooth root remains intact. With root fractures, you can’t tell the tooth is fractured. With a full exam we can provide a treatment plan!
🦷 Knocked-out tooth: If your child’s adult tooth is knocked out, try to locate the tooth. Hold the tooth by its top or crown, and avoid the roots. Transport the tooth to our office in a cup of saliva to keep it moist. Have your child bite on a clean piece of cotton, tissue, or gauze to minimize bleeding.

If your child has a dental emergency, please call (508) 625-5534 📲 We will find the cause of your child’s dental emergency and provide prompt care!
📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Keep your teeth sparkling all summer long 😀✨ Here are a few quick tips from Children's Dental Specialties!

・ Stay hydrated
・ Brush twice a day
・ Floss every night
・ Reach for healthy snacks
・Visit us for a dental exam and cleaning!

Book your child's next exam at our office today. 🗓
New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

How can parents help their children prevent tooth decay? 🦷

🪥 Good oral hygiene at home removes bacteria and leftover food that combines and form cavities.
🪥Do not put your child to bed with a bottle that contains milk or juice. Sugars from these liquids can coat the mouth and attract decay-causing bacteria.
🪥 Avoid frequent snacking on foods high in carbohydrates and sugar. Limit sodas, sports drinks, and flavored waters.
🪥 Schedule pediatric dental visits every six months.

🗓 Book your child's next dental visit today!
New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

We are happy to offer sedation dentistry for children at our office 🪥🦷

Does your child struggle at the dentist? Do they have a lot of work to get done? Sedation dentistry might be the best option for them!

Sedation offers many benefits for patients of all ages: 
• Stress-Free Dental Visits: Under sedation, your child will feel comfortable enough not to feel anxiety from treatment. Your child will feel comfortable and relaxed.
• Reduced Gag Reflex: Sedation is useful for patients with a poor gag reflex. This problem can make it hard for our team to work on patients. Under sedation, patients will not have gag reflex problems.
• Struggles With Dental Fear: General anesthesia can be the best way to proceed with dental treatment and keep these patients at ease.
• Patients In Need of Extensive Treatment — such as fillings, crowns, and extractions — or who have severe decay can also benefit from this type of sedation. When patients are completely relaxed, our dental team can complete all of the work necessary in a shorter amount of time. Since the child is asleep, they won’t experience any pain or discomfort from the dental procedure!

Give our office a call today to learn more!
New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Answering a commonly asked question: Why are baby teeth important? 🦷

The primary or “baby” teeth are important for a number of reasons. They provide proper function and help maintain good nutrition for your child. Baby teeth are important in speech development and reserve the space for permanent teeth. Early loss of primary teeth from decay or trauma can affect permanent teeth.

Book your child's next exam at our office today. 🗓

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264
📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

We love our amazing patients and their parents 😃

Visit a dentist where you are truly valued, you will find that at Children's Dental Specialities in Worcester ✨🪥
Get to know us and our staff, call the office today to get started 📲

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

What do our dental hygienists do? 🪥

Dental cleanings are what our amazing hygienists specialize in! They are responsible for giving your child's pearly whites the deep cleaning they need twice a year 😃

During a dental cleaning, our dental hygienists will scale the teeth, removing bacterial buildup from the teeth and gums. Then, they will brush, rinse, and polish the teeth. One of many children’s favorite parts of the process is choosing the toothpaste flavor. 👏

After the cleaning, we can provide a fluoride varnish and recommend topical fluoride to mineralize teeth and strengthen the outer tooth enamel. Fluoride helps prevent cavities in children! We do ask that your child refrain from eating or drinking 30 minutes after treatment to help the fluoride pe*****te the tooth enamel.

Ready to book your child's next appointment? Give our office a call today 📲
New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Here are a few key flossing technique tips 💡

1️⃣ Wind 18in. of floss around middle fingers
2️⃣ Slide floss between teeth, below the gum-line and hug tooth as you slide up and down
3️⃣ Repeat on both sides of each tooth, using a fresh section of floss as you go!

Book your child’s next appointment to learn more about healthy oral habits you should pass on to your children!

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Amazing results thanks to our orthodontic team 🦷

Interested in seeking more information for orthodontic care for your child? Book your next appointment today 🗓
New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Happy Birthday Morgan 🥳 Thank you for being such an amazing team member, we are all so lucky to work with you!

Routine dental exams and cleanings are important for teaching your children healthy oral hygiene habits and staying on top of their overall oral heal 🪥🦷

We offer dental cleanings for children during routine dental visits in our office. Professional dental cleanings can help give your child a lifetime of healthy smiles. Routine cleanings can prevent problems like dental decay and gum disease!

As with adults, we recommend that children see a dentist often for regular care twice a year for a dental cleaning. Schedule your child’s next exam and cleaning today 🗓

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Answering a commonly asked question: why should your child see an orthodontist? 🦷

Seeing an orthodontist, it's so much more than "fixing" crooked teeth to create a beautiful smile! Our main concern is the health and function of their teeth. Crooked, crowded teeth can cause multiple dental issues, including:

🦷 Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
→ Crowded teeth are difficult to clean properly with a toothbrush and floss. As a result, plaque and tartar can build up on the teeth and gums. Untreated, it can contribute to tooth decay and gum disease.

🦷 TMJ Disorder
→ Crooked teeth may lead to a misaligned bite, which puts pressure on the jaw joints. This pressure can lead to muscle irritation, inflammation, pain, chronic headaches, or migraines. In some cases, straightening teeth can reduce TMJ symptoms.

🦷 Cracked, Chipped, and Broken Teeth
→ Misaligned teeth can increase bite pressure on some teeth more than others. This can lead to crack teeth, chipped teeth, and broken cusps. Sometimes, if a crack is deep enough, it can irritate the nerve. In this case, your child would need nerve treatment and a dental crown.

🦷 Speech Issues
→ Crooked teeth can impact tongue placement and airflow. Misaligned teeth can prevent the tongue from pronouncing “s” and “z.” This can lead to lisps. At early visits, we will examine your child’s palate and tooth formation to determine if there is a chance their teeth could delay speech development.

Interested in scheduling your child's first orthodontist appointment? Give our office a call today 📲

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Did you know? 💡 If you do not floss, you miss 40% of your tooth surfaces! Don't skip flossing, it is a vital part of your oral health routine. Encourage your children to floss by taking care of your teeth and teaching them to do the sam 👏

Schedule your child's next exam + cleaning at our office today 🗓️

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

We are wishing everyone a fun & safe holiday weekend! Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸

Reminder: We are closed today 7/3 - Sunday 7/7, we will return to our regular practice hours on Monday July 8!

We are celebrating 14 years of Children’s Dental Specialties and Dr. Dan being the owner of this beloved practice in Worcester 🪥💜

We are excited to celebrate all month long!

⭐️ Adjusted holiday hours: We will closed Wednesday 7/3 - Sunday 7/7, we will return to our regular practice hours on Monday, July 8! ⭐️

Best part of visiting the orthodontist to have your wires changed? Getting to pick a fun new color 🤩

Patients can wear braces for months or even years, everyone should be happy with their colors! Luckily, you can switch them out at every visit- red, blue, green, purple, and pink are some of the most common braces colors, or you can mix and match to create your own color combination! It makes the visit a little more fun 👏

Schedule your child's next visit at our office today 🗓️

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Feedback from happy patients and parents make us smile 😀 Thank you for the kind words, we are proud to create a happy, educational and comfortable environment for everyone who visits us.

Schedule your child's next appointment today! 🗓️

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Answering a commonly asked question: What exactly are cavities? 🦷

Cavities are holes formed by tooth decay caused by plaque build up, poor dental hygiene, sugary foods & more! Bacteria is the main culprit of tooth decay. If your child has higher than average cavity-forming bacteria, they’ll be at a higher risk for developing decay.

Common signs of dental cavities can include:
- Visible holes or pits in teeth
- Tooth sensitivity to temperature and pressure
- Bad breath
- Brown or white spots on teeth
- Tooth pain and discomfort

Stay ahead of tooth decay and cavities forming by bringing your child to the dentist for routine exams and cleanings. We recommend coming in every 6 months. Book your child's next exam at our office today. 🗓

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264
📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 0160

Sealing out tooth decay to keep your child's teeth healthy 😄

🪥 Dental sealants are clear or shaded plastic protective coatings placed on back teeth to prevent cavities. This creates a protective barrier against food particles and harmful bacteria that can break down tooth enamel. Since the molars are difficult for children to clean properly, sealants are a great option to prevent cavities from forming.

🪥 Your dentist will recommend dental sealants when the molars erupt, typically between the ages of 6 and 12. The first set of molars erupt around age 6, while the second set emerges by age 12.

🪥 Sealants provide quick and painless treatment that we can provide in just one office visit. To begin treatment, we ensure that the teeth are clean. Typically, we provide dental sealants following a routine dental cleaning.

Schedule your child's next appointment at our office and inquire about sealants today! 🗓️

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

At Children's Dental Specialties, we support the health and development of your child's oral health. Our dental care team offers complete care for the needs of growing smiles, including laser frenectomies, orthodontics, and pediatric sleep appliances!

We are excited to meet you & our new patient 🪥 Schedule your child's next check-up at our office today 🗓️

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

At our office we have options for you and your family 🤍 We make every effort to provide a treatment plan that fits your timetable and budget and gives your child the best possible care. We accept cash, personal checks, debit cards, Care Credit financing, and most major credit cards.

We also accept many in-network and out-of-network insurance plans! Dental insurance is meant to be an aid in receiving dental care. Most plans only pay between 50%-80% of the average total fee, this percentage paid is usually determined by how much you or your employer has paid for coverage or the type of contract your employer has set up with the insurance company.

Visit our website to learn more about payment and dental insurance, linked in bio 💻  If you have questions about your dental insurance coverage, please contact our office today 📲

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

We have a high standard here at Children's Dental Specialties in Worcester 🪥🦷 We want our dental office to be a positive, relaxing space for children and their guardians. We prioritize providing each child with the care and attention they deserve.

Book your child's next visit with us, give our office a call today 📲

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

A panoramic x-ray is a type of dental x-ray that shows a broad view of the mouth, including teeth, jaws, nasal area and surrounding tissues and structures!

This type of x-ray delivers a flat image and is non-invasive and easier to take than other x-rays. These types of x-rays are taken in accordance with the AAPD recommendations of growth and development for young patients.

🦷 First panoramic x-ray should be around 7 or 8 years old as permanent teeth start erupting. We are checking for correct development of all permanent teeth, missing or additional teeth, health of the TMJ and correct angulation of erupting teeth as well as for any cysts, growths and other bone problems.

🦷 The next panoramic x-ray should be taken around 12 years old after permanent dentition has replaced baby teeth. At that age, we check for all of the above conditions and readiness for orthodontic treatment as well as health of the jaw, teeth and all oral structures before such treatment begins.

Schedule your child's next check-up at our office today 🗓️

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604

Say cheese! 📸 We love capturing those priceless smiles after the long journey that braces can be for so many of our patients. The results are always worth it! 🙌😁

New Patients: (508) 625-5534
Current Patients: (508) 756-6264

📍 338 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01604