Services
Invisalign
Invisalign® is an orthodontic appliance system used to inconspicuously treat crooked and crowded teeth in adults and teens. This modern take on braces features a
Preventative Care
At Battery Park Pediatrics, we aim to help your child achieve optimal oral health by focusing on preventative dental care. A key element to preserving
Children’s Dentistry
Childhood dental habits establish the foundation for oral health during adulthood. By training children about proper hygienic habits at an early age, parents and caregivers
Your Child’s First Visit
Your child’s first dental visit should be scheduled around their first birthday. One of the most important reasons of this visit is to familiarize your
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry has become increasingly possible in modern dental work and has helped to change the way patients are affected by dental work. Sedation dentistry
Conscious Sedation
Sedation is most commonly used for young children who are unable to cope with the delivery of dental care, children who have a high level
IV Sedation
Another alternative for helping nervous children relax at the dentists office is the use of sedation. When your child becomes so anxious that cooperating becomes
Nursing or Baby Bottle Decay
Baby bottle tooth decay is the result of frequent, prolonged contact with liquids that contain sugars such as fruit juices, milk, formula or any other
Tooth Eruption
Even though they aren’t visible, childrens primary teeth begin forming before they are even born. At around the four-month mark, the primary teeth begin pushing
EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE
It is no secret that children are accident prone. Just as medical emergencies can occur at any time, dental emergencies can also occur. It is
Pediatric Dental and Cosmetic Treatment
Pediatric dentistry is a specialized form of dentistry that is centered around children’s specific dental needs. Just like pediatricians are experts in children’s health, pediatric
Orthodontic Preventive Care
Once your child’s adult teeth have erupted, you may notice that their teeth are crooked or even overcrowded. This is a rather common occurrence and
Fluoride and Decay Prevention
Many years ago scientists started to notice that children who were born and raised in areas with natural fluoride in drinking water had fewer cavities
Electric Brush versus Manual Brushes
Kids Electric vs. Manual Toothbrushes: The Ultimate Guide There are many great rivalries. Coke vs. Pepsi. Marvel vs. DC. McDonald’s vs. Burger King. But perhaps
Dental Health and Your Diet
Sugar is the main cause of dental decay when there are bacteria present. More significant than the amount of sugar you eat is the frequency
Teeth Sealants
Dental sealants are thin, plastic coatings that are brushed onto the surface of your child’s teeth to prevent tooth decay. Dental sealants form a protective
Composite Fillings (tooth-colored fillings):
Composite fillings, also known as tooth-colored fillings, are fillings made from durable plastics that resemble the color of natural teeth. Their color allows them to
Space Maintainers
Primary teeth stay in place until a permanent tooth comes in from underneath its position and pushes it out, taking its place in the mouth.
Protecting Your Child’s Teeth During Sporting Events
Sports mouth guards are used to protect your child’s teeth, gums, and oral soft tissue structures from injury or trauma. They are especially useful for
Pulp Therapy (for baby teeth)
Pulp therapy for baby teeth, also known as root canal, pulpotomy, pulpectomy, or nerve treatment, works to treat inflamed pulp in order to restore and
Laughing Gas
Most children feel comfortable when visiting the dentist. Early exposure to the dentist helps younger patients to associate the dental office with a feeling of
How to Brush Your Teeth
The first step is to choose a good toothbrush. You always want to use a soft brush with a small head. A soft brush is
How to Floss Your Teeth
The surfaces that are between teeth are not accessible to brush; therefore, the best way to clean them is by flossing. The frequency of flossing