At East Tremont Dental, we provide gentle, child-friendly dental care for infants, children, and teens, including children with special needs. From your child's very first tooth through the teen years, our team helps build healthy habits and positive dental experiences that last a lifetime. Call (718) 823-3000 to schedule your child's visit.
What Is Pediatric Dentistry?
Pediatric dentistry focuses on the oral health of growing children, from infancy through adolescence. Children's teeth, jaws, and needs change quickly as they grow, so their care looks different from adult dentistry. It puts more emphasis on prevention, monitoring development, and making each visit comfortable.
Our office is warm and welcoming, and our team takes the time to explain things in a way kids understand. We move at your child's pace, so dental visits become something they're comfortable with rather than something they fear. Not sure when to start? Read when children should start seeing a dentist.
Children's Dental Services at East Tremont Dental
We offer a full range of services to protect your child's smile at every stage of development.
Preventive Care
- Dental Exams and X-Rays: regular checkups to monitor your child's teeth and development, using low-radiation digital X-rays
- Teeth Cleanings: gentle removal of plaque and tartar buildup
- Fluoride Treatments: strengthen enamel and help prevent cavities
- Dental Sealants: a thin protective coating on the back teeth that keeps decay out of deep grooves. See how sealants save families money.
- Nutrition Guidance: practical diet tips to support healthy teeth and gums
Education and Healthy Habits
- Brushing and Flossing Instruction: age-appropriate techniques for kids and tips for parents to use at home
- Habit Counseling: gentle help breaking habits like thumb sucking or long-term pacifier use
Restorative Care
- Fillings: treating cavities with materials suited for children's teeth
- Pulp Therapy: treating an inflamed or infected nerve inside a baby tooth, often called a "baby root canal"
- Crowns: protecting and restoring a tooth that has significant decay or damage
Orthodontic Evaluations
We check how your child's teeth and jaws are developing and let you know if treatment may be needed. Catching alignment issues early often makes treatment simpler. Learn 5 signs your child may need braces and when children lose their baby teeth.
Emergency Dental Care for Kids
- Treatment for chipped, broken, or knocked-out teeth
- Prompt care for tooth pain, swelling, or infection
If your child has a dental emergency, call us right away and visit our emergency dental care page. For what to do in the moment, read 5 urgent tips if your child breaks a tooth.
Care for Children with Special Needs
Every child deserves comfortable, respectful dental care. We take extra time with children who have physical, developmental, or behavioral challenges. We adapt each visit to your child's needs and work closely with parents and caregivers.
Monitoring Oral Health and Development
- Identifying conditions such as tongue-tie, early gum problems, and oral infections
- Tracking growth and development to catch potential problems early, when they're easiest to treat
Helping Anxious Kids Feel Calm
Many children feel nervous about the dentist, and that's completely normal. Our team is patient, explains each step, and never rushes. For children who need a little extra help relaxing, we offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) as part of our sedation dentistry options.
Schedule Your Child's Visit
Ready to give your child a healthy start? Call (718) 823-3000 or contact us to book an appointment. Paying without insurance? Ask about our pediatric new patient special, which includes an exam, cleaning, X-rays, and fluoride.
