Now Offering Free Orthodontic Consultations!

Skip to main content
914-200-1185 Book Now

Blog Articles

Yorktown Pediatric Dentistry Blog View all posts
Mouth Guards for Kids: Do Young Athletes Really Need One?

Mouth Guards for Kids: Do Young Athletes Really Need One?
Mouth Guards for Kids: Do Young Athletes Really Need One? Promo: Is your young athlete fully protected on the field? Discover why mouth guards are essential for youth sports and how custom-fit options keep your child's smile safe
Aug 2nd, 2026
Why Would a Child Need a Tooth Extraction?

Why Would a Child Need a Tooth Extraction?
In addition to naturally losing baby teeth, your child can sometimes need a tooth extraction. Find out the most common reasons for a pediatric tooth extraction.
Mar 13th, 2026
Is Your Child's Valentine's Day Candy Causing Cavities?

Is Your Child's Valentine's Day Candy Causing Cavities?
The sweets that accompany the love in the air on Valentine's Day can do a number on your child’s teeth. Taking a few sensible measures helps. Follow these tips to help your child enjoy a cavity-free Valentine's Day.
Feb 4th, 2026
Dental-Friendly Stocking Stuffers for a Cavity-Free Christmas

Dental-Friendly Stocking Stuffers for a Cavity-Free Christmas
As you get your child’s stocking together this year, remember to choose gifts that won’t cause unwanted cavities or a tooth emergency over the holidays. Give your child these stocking stuffers that they, as well as their teeth, will love.
Dec 2nd, 2025
What to Know About Dental Sealants

What to Know About Dental Sealants
After a simple and painless dental sealant procedure, your child is less likely to get cavities for years to come. Here’s what you need to know about how dental sealants can help your child.
Sep 9th, 2025
Does My Child Really Need a Tooth Extraction?

Does My Child Really Need a Tooth Extraction?
Tooth extractions are a safe and effective treatment for many pediatric dental issues. Understand why your child could need a tooth extraction and what to expect from the process.
Aug 4th, 2025
What Kind of Toothpaste is Best for My Child?

What Kind of Toothpaste is Best for My Child?
Brushing your child’s teeth at least twice per day requires toothpaste, but not all toothpastes are created equally. Learn how to keep tooth decay away by choosing the best toothpaste for your child.
Jun 2nd, 2025
When Should My Child Start Flossing?

When Should My Child Start Flossing?
You’d be surprised by how fast your child starts to get a full set of teeth. Most children need to start flossing during their toddler years. This guide explains when to start flossing your child’s teeth and how to floss them correctly.
Apr 8th, 2025
Tips on Helping Your Child Pull out a Loose Tooth

Tips on Helping Your Child Pull out a Loose Tooth
Losing baby teeth is a natural process that allows your child's new adult teeth to emerge. Occasionally, a loose tooth might bother your child. Use these tips to learn when you can help pull out your child's loose tooth and how to do it safely.
Mar 7th, 2025
How Soon Is Too Soon for Braces?

How Soon Is Too Soon for Braces?

Braces and other orthodontic treatments can correct any tooth, jaw, or mouth alignment issues that can interfere with your child’s functionality and beautiful smile. Find out the best age for your child to begin braces.
Feb 6th, 2025
How to Care for Your Baby's Budding Teeth

How to Care for Your Baby's Budding Teeth
Well baby oral care begins when your child is born and continues as their first teeth arrive. Let’s guide you on how to care for your baby’s emerging teeth as they go through the different stages of development.
Jan 10th, 2025
Best Foods To Avoid To Maintain Your Child's Smile

Best Foods To Avoid To Maintain Your Child's Smile
Did you also know that what your child eats is as important as brushing and flossing to maintain their beautiful smile? To keep your child’s smile as healthy and beautiful as possible, have them limit or avoid the following foods.
Dec 2nd, 2024
3 Types of Orthodontics for Children

3 Types of Orthodontics for Children
Children’s adult teeth sometimes grow incorrectly, or their jaw or bite doesn’t develop as they should. These three common orthodontic treatments send your child into adulthood with a healthy, glowing smile.
Oct 9th, 2024
Back-to-School Dental Care Tips for Kids

Back-to-School Dental Care Tips for Kids
It’s that time of year again! Back-to-school season is a change of routine after summer break, and that can impact your child’s dental care habits. Here’s what you can do to help your child have healthy, sparkling teeth when they go back to school.
Sep 16th, 2024
Is My Baby Too Young to See the Dentist?

Is My Baby Too Young to See the Dentist?
When your new baby is born, the last thing you might be thinking about is their oral health. But your newborn’s teeth come in faster than you’d think. Keep reading to learn the benefits of well-baby visits and when to take your baby to the dentist.
Aug 15th, 2024
3 Reasons to Choose Sealants for Baby Teeth

3 Reasons to Choose Sealants for Baby Teeth
Parents often wonder what age children should get sealants. The answer is that they should get sealants as soon as possible, even while they still have baby teeth. Discover 3 reasons to consider getting sealants on your child’s baby teeth.
Jul 8th, 2024
When Should My Child Start Seeing the Dentist?

When Should My Child Start Seeing the Dentist?
Your child experiences many kinds of growth in their early years. One of the early milestones you can expect is their first teeth coming in. Understand when you should start taking your child to the dentist.
Jun 25th, 2024
Are Toddlers Too Young for Cavities?

Are Toddlers Too Young for Cavities?
Hidden tooth decay and cavities can lurk behind your toddler’s adorable smile and first baby teeth. Keep reading to learn about how to prevent tooth decay in your toddler.
Feb 8th, 2024

3 Benefits of Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry
If you have a child with special needs, they might need their dental visits to look different to access quality care in a comfortable way. Learn three benefits your child gets during special needs dental care.
Jan 17th, 2024
What to Expect At Your Child's First Dental Cleaning 

What to Expect At Your Child's First Dental Cleaning 
Your child’s first teeth come in more quickly than you’d think. Once your child gets that first tooth, or they turn one year old, they’re ready for their first visit to the dentist. Discover what you can expect at your child’s first dental cleaning.
Dec 7th, 2023
Is My Child Too Young For Orthodontics?

Is My Child Too Young For Orthodontics?
Orthodontic treatment fixes oral issues that can cause lifelong functional impairments and overall dissatisfaction. You’re probably wondering the best age to get your child evaluated. Understand when you can get your child started with orthodontics.
Oct 1st, 2023
How to Tell If Your Child Has a Dental Emergency

How to Tell If Your Child Has a Dental Emergency
When your child’s teeth are causing problems, knowing what constitutes a dental emergency is critical for getting your child immediate, important care. Here’s how to tell if your child has a dental emergency.
Sep 1st, 2023
4 Early Warning Signs of Cavities

4 Early Warning Signs of Cavities
Catching a cavity early means less discomfort for your child, an easier treatment plan, and a lower risk of permanent problems. If your child is experiencing any of these 4 warning signs, they might have a cavity.
Aug 1st, 2023
5 Questions to Ask at Your Child's First Visit

5 Questions to Ask at Your Child's First Visit
Your child’s first tooth is an exciting developmental milestone. It’s also time to schedule your child’s first visit to the dentist. Keep reading to learn five questions to ask at your child’s first visit.
Jul 1st, 2023
How Sealants Lower Your Child's Risk of Decay

How Sealants Lower Your Child's Risk of Decay
As your child’s first teeth start to grow in, protecting them from tooth decay and cavities is of utmost importance. Learn how sealants reduce your child’s risk of tooth decay.
May 1st, 2023
Your Child's Step-by-Step Guide to Daily Braces Care

Your Child's Step-by-Step Guide to Daily Braces Care
For many kids, braces are an essential part of dental care. They also bring a significant lifestyle change. Here’s the daily care your child should take to keep their braces effective and teeth healthy.
Feb 1st, 2023
7 Simple Strategies to Reduce Your Child's Risk of Cavities

7 Simple Strategies to Reduce Your Child's Risk of Cavities
Cavities can seem like less of a big deal before your child has adult teeth, but cavities and gum disease at any age have the potential to cause problems. Follow these 7 easy strategies to prevent cavities and keep your child’s entire mouth healthy.
Dec 1st, 2022
Tooth Extraction Recovery: What to Expect

Tooth Extraction Recovery: What to Expect
Today, tooth extraction is simpler and more comfortable than ever. Recovery after an extraction usually takes a few days. Keep reading to learn what you can expect when your child recovers from a tooth extraction.
Nov 1st, 2022
Get Your Kid Excited About Brushing Their Teeth

Get Your Kid Excited About Brushing Their Teeth
Getting children to brush their teeth can be a battle. Fortunately, there are ways to make even the most stubborn child look forward to it. If your child is resistant to regular toothbrushing, try these techniques to get them excited.
Oct 2nd, 2022
Foods You Can and Can't Eat With Braces

Foods You Can and Can't Eat With Braces
By eating the correct foods while wearing braces, your child maintains their healthy teeth and avoids damaging their braces. Learn what foods your child can and can’t eat when they have braces.
Sep 1st, 2022
What's the Best Age for Braces?

What's the Best Age for Braces?
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.
Jun 1st, 2022
What Are Sealants and What Can They Do for Your Child?

What Are Sealants and What Can They Do for Your Child?
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.
Apr 3rd, 2022
How to Determine If Your Child Is Ready for Invisalign®

How to Determine If Your Child Is Ready for Invisalign®
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.
Feb 8th, 2022
Teaching Your Child to Brush and Floss Properly

Teaching Your Child to Brush and Floss Properly
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.
Jan 1st, 2022
How to Ensure Your Child Has a Positive Dental Visit

How to Ensure Your Child Has a Positive Dental Visit
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.
Dec 1st, 2021
Sealant vs. Filling: Which Does My Child Need?

Sealant vs. Filling: Which Does My Child Need?
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.
Nov 1st, 2021
Special Treatment for Your Special Needs Child

Special Treatment for Your Special Needs Child
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.
Oct 1st, 2021
When Is Emergency Dentistry Necessary?

When Is Emergency Dentistry Necessary?
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.
Sep 1st, 2021
Understanding the Different Types of Extractions

Understanding the Different Types of Extractions
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.
Aug 10th, 2021

How Orthodontics Can Treat Your Overcrowded Teeth
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.
Jul 27th, 2021

Preparing for Your Child's First Trip to the Dentist
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.
Mar 11th, 2021

Special Needs: Treating Children and Young Adults
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...
Apr 14th, 2020

Dental Fear… Where Does it Come From?
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,...
Jan 20th, 2020

How Professional Fluoride Treatments Can Benefit Your Child
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...
Nov 8th, 2019

Losing Baby Teeth: What to Expect
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...
Oct 11th, 2019

Baby Pacifiers: What You Need to Know
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...
Sep 16th, 2019

How a Happy Visit Can Make Young Children More Comfortable
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?
Jul 18th, 2019

10 Reasons to See Dr. Jeff Instead of Going to a Dental Clinic
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,...
Jul 2nd, 2019

3 Reasons Children Need a Dental Checkup Before Summer Camp
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...
Jun 3rd, 2019

Dr. Ginsberg Receives Hudson Valley Parent Award
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...
Feb 1st, 2019

What to Expect at Your Child’s First Dental Visit
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...
Jan 16th, 2019