Children's Dental Care in East Northport

If you're searching for a “children’s dentist near me”, then call our office for an appointment with a children's dentist in East Northport. Mascolo Dental is dedicated to providing our young patients with the best kids dental care possible, and we endeavor to make their treatments as pleasant as possible. Mascolo Dental has several pediatric dentists and we can help you establish good oral hygiene habits with your child. Call our office if you have more questions or want to schedule an appointment.

At What Age Should My Child Have Their First Dental Appointment?

We recommend that your child's first dental visit should occur when their first tooth has fully erupted or not later than one year of age. Teeth erupt at various ages and there's no set rule for when a child's first tooth will appear, but if they have at least one tooth, then they can develop a cavity.

Many dentists have reported an increase in baby bottle tooth decay because many parents put their child to bed with a sippy cup or baby bottle that contains milk, juice, or sugar water. Your child should never go to bed with a sippy cup or baby bottle. However, if this occurs, they should contain only plain water that has no flavoring, sweetener, or sugar. If you have questions or need assistance, call our East Northport office and we'll be happy to help you.

What Should I Expect During My Kids Dentist Appointment?

During your visit to our pediatric dental office, your childrens dentist will check your child's teeth and jaw for anomalies in alignment, cavities, or other issues. The exam can take place in the dental chair or with the child on your lap. Our pediatric dental staff are experts at putting a child at ease and making them comfortable, so we'll do our utmost to ensure your child enjoys their visit. Usually, small children don't require X-rays, but we'll take them if absolutely necessary.

When Should My Child's First Tooth Appear?

Usually, your child's first tooth will erupt between the ages of six and 10 months. This isn't an absolute. You may see the first tooth as early as a few months or not until almost a year, so don't be alarmed. Teeth are formed in the gums before birth, but they don't erupt for a few months. The two front teeth are usually the first and the rear molars are the last to erupt. If your child is having a problem, call our East Northport office for help.

When Should My Child's Permanent Teeth Appear?

Permanent teeth usually begin to erupt at about six years of age, and they'll erupt in the same order as the primary teeth. If your child has a permanent tooth that can't erupt due to a primary tooth, call our East Northport office for an appointment.

What's the Primary Cause of Toothaches in Children?

Toothaches can occur for several reasons, but the primary cause is infection or decay. Children often don't maintain their teeth well because they lack motor skills and don't understand the correlation between pain and tooth decay. Your pediatric dentist can provide helpful hints for eliminating decay, so call our office if you need to schedule an appointment.

Other causes of toothaches can be physical, and your child may be unable to pinpoint the exact location of the pain. In this case, you need to schedule an appointment without delay since there could be an emergency.

How Will My Children’s Dentist Maintain My Child's Healthy Teeth?

The same procedures used to protect and maintain an adult's teeth can protect and maintain your child's beautiful smile, including:

1. Annual exam and cleaning: An annual exam and cleaning are vital to helping your child establish lifelong good dental habits, starting with their primary teeth.
2. Baby root canal: If tooth decay has reached the root of the tooth where the nerves are located, it can cause a severe toothache and a root canal is the only way to restore functionality and alleviate the pain.
3. Bonding: A tooth-colored substance can repair minor chips or fractures, so call our children's dentist in East Northport if you need an appointment.
4. Fillings: A tooth filling can repair a cavity so that it doesn't worsen, the pain is alleviated, and the tooth is functional again.
5. Fluoride: The use of fluoride is a personal choice, but it has been shown to reduce the incidence of both tooth decay and cavities.
6. Mouthguards: If your child participates in sports or athletic training, then a sports mouthguard can protect against getting a tooth knocked loose, knocked out, or broken.
7. Pediatric crown: If your child has had a root canal or has a cavity that's too large to accommodate a filling, then a crown can restore functionality and alleviate your child's pain.
8. Sealants: Dental sealants seal the backs of the teeth so bacteria can't get trapped and start decay.

 If your child needs dentistry for kids, then call Mascolo Dental at (631) 368-8617, and we can help you. Our children's dental office in East Northport is among the best in the area and we know you and your child will be happy with your experience.

Call us today for an appointment with a children’s dentist. We look forward to working with you and your child.