Getting braces at the right age gives your child the best opportunity to have a straight jawline and teeth for life. Find out more about braces and the best age to start them.
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Getting braces at the right age gives your child the best opportunity to have a straight jawline and teeth for life. Find out more about braces and the best age to start them.
Starting good oral health habits with your baby from day one gives them their best chance at lifelong dental health. Here’s how to do it.
Along with daily dental hygiene and regular dental checkups, dental sealants play an important role in protecting your child’s teeth from cavities. Find out how this quick and painless treatment can make a difference in your child’s oral health.
Knowing how to care for your baby’s first teeth can help prepare them for a lifetime of oral health. Learn what to look for when your baby starts getting teeth.
While Invisalign® can correct many cosmetic and functional orthodontic problems, your child’s readiness for this treatment depends on their unique development and problems. Learn about the factors that determine when Invisalign is appropriate.
Teaching your child to brush and floss properly helps them establish good oral hygiene habits that support lifelong oral health. Find out how to guide your child in learning these important skills that will help protect their teeth and gums.
Ensuring your child has a positive dental visit can help them establish a solid foundation for good oral care throughout their life. Find out what you can do to support your child so they develop a positive attitude toward dental care.
Sometimes children need more than professional dental cleanings to protect their oral health. Sealants and fillings can help your child have a lifetime of healthy smiles. Find out how these treatments differ and when they’re used.
Children with special needs often require dental care with a different approach. Whether your child is challenged with a physical, mental, or emotional disability, find out how our methods can ensure they have the best experience possible.
Knowing when to seek emergency dental care can affect whether a damaged tooth is lost or saved. Find out the circumstances that qualify as dental emergencies and what you can do to help your child until they get the care they need.
Even if you’ve done your best to help your child maintain healthy teeth and gums, sometimes an extraction is the only way to protect their oral health. Learn why your child may need an extraction and the different ways this procedure is performed.
Overcrowded teeth can increase your child’s risk of dental problems. Customized orthodontics can correct this before adulthood when treatment is more complex. In this post, we explain how.
Learn what you need to know about sealants to potentially prevent cavities in children.
Here are some methods to teach your kids great flossing habits!
One of the best things you can do for your child when it comes to their overall health is to instill good dental hygiene habits as early as possible. The oral health routine you establish with your kids can benefit them for life!
What you and your child do between professional dental visits is very important.
Some common signs you or a family member is experiencing a cavity.
Here are tips to make sure flossing and brushing become lifelong habits for your children.
Here's what to do if your child develops a tooth cavity.
Your child’s first dental visit can be an emotionally charged event, but it doesn’t need to be a negative experience. With some smart preparation, you and your child can get the most out of the appointment and even have fun in the process.
One of our proudest achievements is being voted as a top pediatric dentist in Westchester Magazine’s “Best of Westchester” for the past 12 years, which is why we’re excited to announce that we’ve made the list yet again!
If you have a child or young adult you care for with special needs, going to the dentist may be a source of anxiety or fear for them as well as you. Dental cleanings and other services can feel invasive and can lead to sensory overload. It is important...
Children are not born with a fear of the dentist. Research shows that parents, and other individuals, strongly influence how a child acquires fear. For example, if a parent, grandparent, sibling, or caregiver has had a bad dental experience,...
As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” What a great motto when it comes to kids dentistry and maintaining a healthy smile! Being a proactive parent can help keep your child’s teeth strong and healthy in...
Yes, it’s true, most baby teeth are going to fall out eventually. They are replaced by permanent teeth usually between ages 6- 12. Unfortunately, losing baby teeth can be stressful for children and parents. Here is what you can expect when your child...
Baby pacifiers can be an important tool for you to navigate through the late nights and difficult realities of life with a newborn. There are so many pacifiers available to choose from at baby stores and online. Some of the pacifiers even have...
The back-to-school rush can get hectic, and it’s easy to let things slip. By starting to re-introduce the school year routine now, the transition from summer days at the beach to sitting in a classroom can be easier and almost pain-free. Here are five...
Dentophobia (fear of the dentist) is one of the most common phobias in our society. Many adults already feel some level of anxiety during an appointment, so when it is time to take our children to the dentist, how can we alleviate their fears?
Dental clinics and large group practices come in a few forms. Some are corporate chains, while others are big group practices with many different dentists seeing your child. While most dentists who work in large practices are dedicated to their work,...
As school ends and thoughts turn to plans for summer camp, now is an excellent time for all children to receive a dental checkup. Regular dental checkups are crucial for children as well as adults, as they allow us to catch small problems before they...
The staff at Jeffrey Ginsberg, DMD Pediatric Dentistry is thrilled to announced that Dr. Jeff was recently named a Favorite Doc by Hudson Valley Parent magazine! The award was given due to his remarkable commitment to exceeding expectations for each...
If your child’s first dental visit is coming up, it is normal to be nervous, especially if you are not quite comfortable with dentists yourself. Yet the first visit is a wonderful time to build relationships and positive associations that will...
Since baby teeth fall out, many parents do not see the point in worrying about them. Yet a shocking 60 to 90 percent of kids develop at least one baby tooth cavity. Untreated dental issues in childhood can lead to permanent damage,...