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TREATMENTS 

What is involved in a pediatric dental visit? 

Your child’s first visit is mostly about allowing your child to get to know the staff and pediatric dentists at Kidd Smiles and to have a positive experience that will motivate them to keep their mouths clean. 


Regular dental checkups are vital to making sure that your child has a happy and healthy smile. When they visit us, our goal is to ensure that they leave with a smile on their face and memories that motivate them to keep their mouths healthy until their next checkup. If it’s been over 6 months since your child had a dental checkup,  request an appointment today.



    • During a regular dental visit, these are some of the things that you can expect at your child’s checkup: 

    Oral exam & X-rays 

    We will conduct a complete pediatric dental exam of your child’s mouth and take any necessary X-rays. 

    Dental Cleaning 

    We will remove any tartar buildup on your child’s teeth as well as floss their teeth and gums and a complete a professional teeth cleaning / brushing. 

    Treatments 

    We will complete any fluoride treatments or sealants necessary to make sure your child’s teeth stay healthy and strong. 

    Education 

    We’ll take the time to teach your child a good brushing and flossing routine they can follow at home in order to keep their mouth healthy.  

    Reward pack  

    We will send your children home with a new toothbrush as well as a reward for their visit. We want to ensure that your child has a positive experience by encouraging and rewarding them for keeping their mouths clean. 

    Fluoride Treatments 

    When your child visits our office, we will first clean and examine their teeth. If a fluoride treatment is needed your child will be offered a choice of kid-friendly flavored fluoride which will be then be put in a special tray that will hold it against your child’s teeth. 


    We’ll place the tray in your child’s mouth, then have them wait a few minutes while the fluoride soaks in. Once the time is up, we will remove the tray and your child will gently rinse out their mouth and be done! After a fluoride treatment, they should wait a few hours before eating or drinking. 


    Primary Teeth Development 

    Below you is a graph to show the average times that a tooth will come in and normally fall out. As always if you have questions or want to learn more please reach out to us! 
    Upper TeethCentral Incisor
    When should it emerge?8 to 12 months
    When should it fall out?6 to 7 years
    Upper TeethLateral Incisor
    When should it emerge?9 to 13 months
    When should it fall out?7 to 8 years
    Upper TeethFirst Molar
    When should it emerge?13 to 19 months
    When should it fall out?9 to 11 years
    Upper TeethCanine (Cuspid)
    When should it emerge?16 to 22 months
    When should it fall out?10 to 12 years
    Upper TeethSecond Molar
    When should it emerge?25 to 33 months
    When should it fall out?10 to 12 years
    Lower TeethCentral Incisor
    When should it emerge?6 to 10 months
    When should it fall out?6 to 7 years
    Lower TeethLateral Incisor
    When should it emerge?10 to 16 months
    When should it fall out?7 to 8 years
    Lower TeethFirst Molar
    When should it emerge?14 to 18 months
    When should it fall out?9 to 11 years
    Lower TeethCanine (Cuspid)
    When should it emerge?17 to 23 months
    When should it fall out?10 to 12 years
    Lower TeethSecond Molar
    When should it emerge?23 to 31 months
    When should it fall out?10 to 12 years

    Other facts regarding your child’s teeth eruption: 

    01 

    Girls primary teeth usually come in before boys. 

    02 

    Lower teeth are typically the first to erupt. 

    03 

    Primary teeth are whiter in color than permanent teeth. 

    04 

    At 2 to 3 years of age, all primary teeth should show. 

    We value the unique qualities of each 

    young smile we treat! 

    If your child has special health care needs, we will customize the way the child’s dental care is delivered based on their specific needs. 


    No matter what your child’s needs, we can provide guidance and raise awareness of his or her special dental care needs. 


    DENTAL TREATMENTS 

    Serving children, adolescents and special needs kids in the White Plains, Manhasset, North Babylon, Holbrook, Syosset, Merrick, Floral Park and Port Jefferson Station areas of NY.  

    Dee Nick Media

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