Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Amit Pandya is proud to serve the families from our community, and we want them to know it’s just as important for children to have regular dental visits at our practice.  A child’s first dental visit should be scheduled between when the first baby tooth appears, and the child’s first birthday.  Baby teeth eventually come out, but their growth and development is important for overall oral health for the child and the development of their adult teeth. Baby teeth should be brushed and cared for like adult teeth, and it’s important to monitor their growth and development. 

Missing any tooth for too long can change the development of surrounding teeth and compromise the structure of the jaw bone, but regular checkups can keep a child’s tooth development right on track.  Our dentists are skilled and experienced in administering dental care to children.  If your child has seems nervous about seeing a dentist for the first time, we recommend going through a brushing routine with them at home, and talking about the dental visit before you arrive.  Once we get your child’s oral health off to a great start, we offer a full range of services for child patients including dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants.

We love to see good oral hygiene habits formed early, and make lifetime patients out of kids from our community!  To learn more about the services provided at the practice, visit www.goinggrin.com. To set up an appointment with Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS in New Hyde Park, NY, call us at (516) 233-2135.

Dental Sealants and Cavities

Daily brushing and flossing help remove food particles from between the teeth, however, the pits and grooves of the teeth make it difficult to keep the mouth clean. This is where dental sealants that Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS offers as a service benefit the patient. Dental sealants are safe in protecting against tooth decay, especially in children, because the likelihood of developing cavities in the chewing surfaces of teeth at a young age is high.

Children and adults benefit from sealants, but the earlier they are applied to the teeth, the better. Dental sealants are a thin and protective coating (made from plastic and other dental materials) that is painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth to keep out bacteria. Sealing these teeth as soon as possible will keep them cavity-free from the very first application. The process for receiving dental sealants is quick and painless.

If you have questions or concerns about tooth decay or dental sealants, please give us a call. To set up an appointment with Dr. Amit Pandya, DDS in New Hyde Park, NY, call us at (516) 233-2135 or visit our website, www.goinggrin.com.