Teeth Cleaning & Preventive Care
Pediatric Teeth Cleaning in Englewood
Your baby will grow and develop every day. Sometimes it’s hard to believe how fast they change. That’s why it’s so important not to overlook the importance of their dental visits. It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry that a child be seen by the dentist by the time their first tooth appears. This should be no later than age one. Finding a comfortable “dental home” at a young age not only sets them on the path to optimum dental health but also eliminates fear of the dental office.
At their first visit, proper homecare and nutrition will be addressed. Parents will be instructed on how to care for their child’s teeth thus avoiding many future problems. Prevention and education are our two main priorities.
At regular checkups, children will receive a cleaning, exam to identify cavities, developmental problems and fluoride treatments if needed. Poor dental health can result in serious consequences such as poor nutrition, health problems and speech delays.
At what age should parents start brushing their child’s teeth? The sooner the better! Starting at birth, clean your child’s gums with a soft infant toothbrush or cloth and water. As soon as the teeth begin to appear, start brushing twice daily using fluoridated toothpaste and a soft, age-appropriate sized toothbrush up until the age of 2. For the 2-5 year old, dispense a “pea-size” amount of toothpaste and perform or assist your child’s toothbrushing. Remember that young children do not have the ability to brush their teeth effectively and you should help them and also model proper brushing by cleaning your own teeth so they can watch.
Our staff is here to help you achieve optimum dental health for your child. Our office makes visits fun and relaxing for both you and your child. For more information on prevention, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.
The Children's Dental Health Center at Englewood Dental
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I'm very happy with the service
- Xiomara Silva
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We drive all the way from Queens because of the excellent staff here! They have taken great care of our boys for years.
- Tara C
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Dr.Barbie is a great dentist! She is awesome with both my kids and couldn't ask for a better dentist. I would highly recommend her to anyone that I know. She treats my kids as if they were her own and they are so comfortable with her.
- Megan A
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Dr Barbie is amazing she's so good with kids
- Deniz P
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Recommend dental care @ Englewood Dental to any parent.
- Rich D
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My kids love Dr. Akkaway. The staff is very friendly and loving
- Elizabeth K
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Nice office, minimum wait. No complaints
- Sherry M
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Always great
- Jennifer L
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Dr Agnes and her staff are amazing! So patient and kind and super friendly!!
- Rama G
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I am very happy with dr. Barbagallo. She's a great dentist, perfect for kids!
- Rina T
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Overall, we are happy with the service
- Kyle T
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Englewood Dental is the best!!! The doctors, nurses, hygienists and staff are always welcoming and super friendly. With so many options in Lonf Island, I still drive over 30 miles for my family to see the best. Especially the pediatric dentist Dr. Barbagallo she is truly a special one.
- Jessica S
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Great doctors and friendly staff
- Heidi C
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Dr. Barbie and Dr. Akkaway are awesome doctors
- Lisa M
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Great service and staff
- Roula and maria P
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Everyone at the office is super helpful and very informative. All my questions were answered and the Dr and staff made me feel at ease with the procedures.
- Jackie M
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Everyone was very friendly and handled Maddie wonderfully. She was skeptical at first, but then was quickly put at ease by Dr Akkaway, and we had a great visit.
- Madeline M