After-hours on-call Service If your child is experiencing a true dental emergency, Cristina B. Georgescu, DDS and Eileen Dano Calamia, DDS can be reached at 914-777-1140. We are available to handle emergency situations for our patients 24/7. If your child appears to be suffering from injuries that extend beyond the mouth, call 911 or take […]
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Should you scheduled a dental cleaning for your child, you most certainly want to know what to expect. During the cleaning, what will happen? What will happen subsequently? Get the specifics and schedule your next cleaning. Expect what during a dental cleaning? The procedure is quite easy. Usually, it involves a hygienist’s and a dentist’s […]
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Our name Smile Starters Pediatric Dentistry might throw you off when you realize we offer Orthodontic treatment for ALL AGES! Dental health is substantially enhanced by orthodontic treatment. Control of oral health in the home environment guarantees effective meeting of dental needs and simplifies the process. From the youngest to the oldest, family orthodontics is […]
People usually get x-rays when they go to the dentist, but are they safe for your child? When dentistry teams take x-rays of people of all ages, they are very careful. The exposure to x-rays is so small that it is safe and useful as a dental care tool. They also wear shields and protective […]
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Everyone knows that eating too much candy can hurt your teeth. But how much candy is too much? Is candy really that bad for your teeth? What Can Candy Do to Your Teeth? There is a lot of sugar in candy, which can feed the bugs in your mouth. Acids are made when bacteria break […]
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For kids, thumb sucking is a normal way to calm down, like wanting a blanket or toy before bed. Though, the American Dental Association says that thumb sucking usually stops between the ages of two and four. Some kids may do it again if they are upset or before bed. It’s normal to suck your […]
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