Pediatric Dentist
Your kids will love 3V Dental too! We’re your new favorite pediatric dentists with offices in Port Washington and Massapequa.
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Kids love 3V Dental
and you will too!
Look No Further! 3V Dental Associates is Your Local Port Washington Pediatric Dental Team
When it comes to the oral health of your children’s smile, there is no better time to start practicing proper oral hygiene than when they show their first tooth! With our convenient Main St. location in Port Washington, we can’t wait to meet your little one and make them part of our family.
What is a Pediatric Dentist?
Pediatric dentists are dentists that are dedicated to the oral care and oral health of children. Pediatric dentists care for children as young as infants and toddlers, through their teen years. Typically, pediatric dentists are well experienced in pediatric care, and have specific qualification to assist in the care of children’s teeth, gums, and overall oral care.
TIP! A great resource for your kid’s oral care and information on pediatric dentistry is http://www.mychildrensteeth.org/
Children will start to show their pearly-whites as early as 6 months in age. This is the perfect time to get them on the path to perfect oral health. After a few years, typically by age 6 or 7, you can expect you child to lose their first set of teeth. It’s important that both parents and children understand the importance of oral care, which will prevent oral decay, and possible disease without it.
Quick fact: Did you know that infectious oral diseases are more common in children than asthma and 7 times more common than hay fever?
What Kind of Pediatric Dental Care Does 3V Dental Provide?
Here at 3V Dental Associates in Port Washington, NY, our dental team is proud to offer the following pediatric dental care services for your little ones:
Infant oral exams and risk assessments for moms and child
Cleanings, fluoride treatments, nutritional recommendations, as well as other preventative oral care
Suggestions and consultation on weening your children off of pacifiers and thumb sucking
Early treatment and consultation on misaligned teeth
And more!
Schedule your little one’s dental appointment today by clicking the schedule button below or call our office directly to speak to our helpful local staff. See you soon!
What You and Your Kids Can Expect at 3V Dental
A modern, caring dental practice.
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You deserve the best pediatric dentist
on Long Island
We’re kind and caring, and we know how to smile!
- Comfortable, modern office
- Friend staff
- Expert care
- An anxious-free setting
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Child-Centric Care
Preventative Approach
We focus on early intervention and education to prevent dental issues, ensuring optimal oral health as children grow.
Fun & Welcoming
Our office is designed to make children feel at ease, with colorful décor, toys, and friendly staff, creating a stress-free dental experience.
FAQ's
Your dentist at 3V Dental will make recommendations regarding the timing of dental
cleanings. At a minimum, you optimize your oral health by having dental cleanings at least twice a year. As was noted a moment ago, if you have special needs, you may want to schedule more frequent cleanings during the course of a year.
Dental cleanings are a vital part of your overall oral health regimen. There are a variety of key benefits that you obtain through regular, professional dental cleanings. At 3V Dental in Port Washington, we’re proud to offer cost effective dental cleanings for you and your family!
3V Dental Offers Complete Dental Care and Cleanings
The complete dental cleaning and checkup process includes a number different things, depending in part on how long it has been since you last had an appointment with your dentist. In addition to the actual cleaning process, your dentist will also conduct a physical examination of your teeth and gums.
X-rays may be recommended if a year or more has lapsed between your visit to the dentist. Your dentist will examine your mouth for any sign of oral cancer. Finally, your dentist will examine your bite to ensure that there are no issues.
Once these steps are completed, your dentist or a dental hygienist will do the actual teeth cleaning. Dental cleaning is designed to plaque and tartar from your teeth. The reality is that even if you follow your dentist’s recommendations regarding brushing your teeth and flossing, plaque and tartar can build up in places that you just cannot effectively reach through brushing and flossing.
Reversing Gingivitis with Dental Cleanings
One of the key benefits of dental cleanings if that they can reverse gingivitis in many cases. Gingivitis is the first stage of serious gum disease that can result in permanent damage.
In some cases, you may need more than one dental cleaning to get gingivitis under control and to move towards eliminating it. Into the future, to prevent a recurrence of gingivitis, you may need to up the frequency of your visit to the dentist.
Proper intervention through dental cleanings prevents gingivitis from developing into more advanced periodontitis. Periodontitis is very serious and can result in permanent, irreversible gum damage.
Dental Cleanings Prevent Larger More Serious Issues
Dental cleanings provide the most important time at which a dentist is able to identify other problems that may afflict a patient. For example, it is during the comprehensive dental cleaning process that a dentist can identify cavities.
It is crucial that a cavity be dealt with in a timely manner. The failure to do so can result in it growing and causing bacterial infection to develop in the pulp of a tooth. Such a development can cause significant damage to a person’s tooth structure and be extremely painful.
Ready to schedule your dental cleaning and be on your way to healthy teeth and gums? Contact our office today to speak to one of our amazing associates!
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Port Washington: 516-944-7000
Massapequa: 516-507-3003