FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

PEDIATRIC DENTAL QUESTIONS WESTCHESTER COUNTY

REGARDING TOOTH LOSS

Q. What should I do if my child’s baby tooth is knocked out?

Q. What should I do if my child’s permanent tooth is knocked out?

Q. What should I do if my child’s tooth is fractured or chipped?

Q. What do I do if my child has a toothache?

Q. How can we prevent dental injuries?

REGARDING SEALANTS

Q. What are sealants?

Q. How do sealants work?

Q. What is the life expectancy of tooth sealants?

Q. Which teeth should be sealed?

Q. What is the procedure for placing sealants?

REGARDING MOUTH PROTECTORS

Q. What are mouth guards?

Q. Why are mouth guards important?

Q. When should my child wear a mouthguard?

Q. How do I select a mouth guard for my child?

REGARDING DIET AND CAVITY PREVENTION

Q. How do I know if my child is getting the appropriate amount of fluoride in their diet?

Q. What is an appropriate diet for my child?

Q. Can my child’s diet affect their dental health?

Q. How do I create a diet safe my child’s teeth?

Q. Should I eliminate all sugar and starch from my child’s diet?

Q. What helpful information can you give me regarding tooth decay in infants?

Other questions? Call us at 914-472-9090 or send us an email with any questions you may have.
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SCARSDALE NY • EASTCHESTER NY • BRONXVILLE NY • WHITE PLAINS NY • ARMONK NY
AND PLEASANTVILLE NY
777 White Plains Rd.
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Call: 914-472-9090
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