{"id":636,"date":"2015-03-10T10:43:17","date_gmt":"2015-03-10T14:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.smilesofstyle.com\/?p=636"},"modified":"2015-01-30T10:50:35","modified_gmt":"2015-01-30T15:50:35","slug":"pediatric-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/pediatric-dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Child Smiling with Pediatric Dental Care Appointments in Massapequa, NY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/99909757-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"99909757\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/99909757-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/99909757.jpg 337w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a>Did you know that tooth decay is the single most common childhood disease in America?<\/strong> Although dental decay is rarely life threatening, it can often have long term negative effects on our health. We only get one set of permanent teeth. If we don\u2019t protect and preserve them with quality <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">pediatric dental care<\/a> early in life, we could develop dental problems that will jeopardize our health and cost thousands of dollars in restorative treatments. Only you can protect your child\u2019s healthy teeth and gums by making sure they receive the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">routine dental care<\/a> they need.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">Make a pediatric dental care appointment<\/a> for your child with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/meet-dr-dory-stutman.html\">experienced family dentists<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/\">South Shore Dental Care<\/a> today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/\">South Shore Dental Care<\/a> proudly serves patients of all ages daily throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh<\/a>, and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">Pediatric Dental Care<\/a> So Important?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">Pediatric dental care<\/a> focuses on the treatment of children from the arrival of the first tooth through adolescence. It creates a firm foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">Pediatric dental care<\/a> appointments concentrate on the healthy growth of primary and secondary teeth. Your child should begin seeing a dentist by age 1, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">semiannual checkups<\/a> starting at age 3. When your child\u2019s adult teeth begin to appear (about age 6) we will be able to protect their healthy development and guard against decay and dental diseases. Since our modern diets are full of tooth eroding sugars and acids, today, more than ever, it\u2019s important for your child to receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">routine dental care<\/a> to preserve their natural permanent teeth.<\/p>\n<h2>Preparing Your Child for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">Pediatric Dental Checkup<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Dental fear and anxiety is a common problem for many adults. But these fears don\u2019t have to be passed on to our children. If you keep a positive attitude about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">dental care<\/a> in front of your child, they will catch on and enjoy their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">trips to the<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">dentist office<\/a>. You can help them feel at ease by role playing the dental visit at home, reading books about dental care, and reminding them of the importance of taking care of their teeth, even when a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">dental visit<\/a> is a few more months away.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">Massapequa Pediatric Dental Care Appointments<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Prevention and education are the keys to good childhood oral health. We can provide the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">checkups, cleanings<\/a>, and protective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/general-family-dentistry.html\">fluoride and dental sealant treatments<\/a> your child needs to stay healthy and smiling year round. If it\u2019s been more than six months since your child has seen a dentist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">schedule their next pediatric dental care appointment<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/\">South Shore Dental Care<\/a> today. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/\">South Shore Dental Care<\/a> is trusted by families daily throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilesofstyle.com\/contact.html\">Massapequa, NY, Long Island, Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh<\/a>, and the neighboring cities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that tooth decay is the single most common childhood disease in America? Although dental decay is rarely life threatening, it can often have long term negative effects on our health. We only get one set of permanent teeth. 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