Our office regularly cares for the dental needs of children as young as three years old. However, if you notice that your child has a problem with his or her teeth or gums prior to this age, please schedule an appointment. You may also want to bring your child to your dental checkup when he or she is about two so that your child can become familiar with the sights, sounds, and friendly helpers in our Bayside dental office. We call this a Happy Visit. Your child's independent checkup at age three will involve a tooth-by-tooth inspection and periodontal exam. Dr. Rallis will check for proper development, as well as tooth decay and other areas of concern.
As your child grows, he or she will need regular checkups and hygiene visits to ensure optimal oral health. Our team will also teach oral homecare techniques so that your child can learn how to effectively brush and floss, with your help at first, then on his or her own. Dr. Rallis may recommend dental sealants or fluoride supplements. Sealants are thin, clear coatings that protect hard-to-clean back teeth from the sugars that cause tooth decay. Fluoride attracts other minerals to strengthen tooth enamel and ward off cavities. Because most bottled water does not contain fluoride, your child may be deficient in this essential mineral. Sealants and fluoride supplements are quick and easy protective measures that can save your little one from cavities.
If Dr. Rallis finds small cavities, he'll often employ an air abrasion system to prepare the tooth for a filling instead of the dental drill. Literally "wiping away" decay, air abrasion cleans out small cavities with a gentle stream of concentrated air and a mild abrasive. Air abrasion is gentle and quiet, and since it rarely requires an anesthetic shot, it's a comfortable and conservative way to address dental decay.
Let us help your children learn the importance of optimal oral health from a young age. We will help you make the best choices for your child's unique and precious personality.
Since 1989, we’ve served patients with clinical excellence, extraordinary customer service, and state-of-the-art care. Call our dental office in Bayside today to reserve your consultation with Dr. Nicholas Rallis, Dr. Demetrios Mihalos, or our periodontist, Dr. Chris Chondrogiannis at our convenient Bayside, NY location.