services Archive - hellosmile | Pediatric Dentist | Orthodontist

Anxious Child Visit

What to do if my child is very anxious? hellosmile Pediatric Dental offices are designed especially for children. All members of our team receive special training to help calm anxious children dur... [Read the full article]

Baby Oral Health Check Up

First pediatric dental appointment should be by the child\'s First Birthday. Your child’s oral health is very important. Primary, or “baby” teeth not only help children speak clearly and chew na... [Read the full article]

Baby Oral Health Checkup

Baby Oral Health Checkup Many people do not associate oral health with babies. That is something that is usually reserved for older children and adults. Actually, the American Dental Association sugg... [Read the full article]

Early Orthodontic Treatment

Early Orthodontic Treatment Spotting initial alignment problems and early intervention lead to better outcomes for children. Youngsters who may have such issues can be seen as early as age seven acco... [Read the full article]

Pediatric Dental Treatment

Pediatric Dental Treatment From infancy through adolescence, your pediatric dentist is dedicated to providing your child with the best care available, including checkups & cleanings, fillings and... [Read the full article]

Preventive Orthodontics

Preventive Orthodontics At Park Slope Pediatric Dental and Orthodontics Empowered by hellosmile, we work to keep oral problems from developing in the first place. An ounce of prevention is worth a po... [Read the full article]

Special Needs Pediatric Care

Special Needs Pediatric Dental Care Many children have fears when it comes to going to the dentist. Children with special needs can be particularly fearful. They may not like going into new environme... [Read the full article]

Traditional Braces

What are Traditional Braces? Years ago, braces consisted of brackets on metal bands that were placed around the teeth. Wires and rubber bands were used with the brackets to move the teeth. This type ... [Read the full article]

Oral Health Checkups & Cleanings

Checkups & Cleanings The best gift you can give your child is the key to healthy living. Oral health is vital to overall health and well-being. Teaching your child how to take care of her teeth f... [Read the full article]

Community Health Workshops

Our SmileSchool program was designed to help children to understand about the effects of diet and the oral health care habits that are needed to keep their teeth, gums, and bodies healthy.... [Read the full article]

Dental Fillings

Dental Fillings Cavities do not form overnight. There is a slow process involved which can be interrupted at just about any point to keep decay from getting worst. It begins when bacteria in the mout... [Read the full article]

Early Orthodontic Treatment

Early treatment (also known as Phase One) typically begins around age eight or nine. The goal of early treatment is to correct the growth of the jaw and certain bite problems, such as underbite. Early... [Read the full article]

Emergency Visits

Pediatric Dental Emergencies When your child is in pain due to a problem with a tooth or she has sustained trauma to the mouth, the last thing you want to do is wait in a crowded waiting room to be s... [Read the full article]

Emergency Treatment

True orthodontic emergencies are rare, but when they occur we are available to you. As a general rule, you should call our office when you experience severe pain or have a painful appliance problem yo... [Read the full article]

Emergency Visits

When accidents happen, or when your child is in pain our Pediatric Dental team are here to help you and your family emergencies. We accept patients on short notice in times of an emergency and have Sp... [Read the full article]

Fluoride Treatment

What is Fluoride? Fluoride is an element, which has been shown to be beneficial to teeth. However, too little or too much fluoride can be detrimental to the teeth. Little or no fluoride will not st... [Read the full article]

FREE Oral Health Kit

At hellosmile our extensive community outreach efforts include free oral health screenings, education, and prevention at local daycares, schools, nurseries, and community agencies.... [Read the full article]

Free Oral Health Screenings

Invisalign

Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you\'re wearing. So, you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign is made with 3D co... [Read the full article]

Invisalign

Invisalign Parents may remember the days of metal braces with bands and wires. At our Park Slope office, those days are not entirely gone; however, there are now other options for less severe cases o... [Read the full article]

Orthodontic Emergencies

Orthodontic Emergencies Occasionally there are emergencies that arise while you child is in orthodontic treatment. Some emergencies may have to do with the orthodontic appliances themselves. Others m... [Read the full article]

Pediatric Dental Treatment

We are here to serve as your child’s primary pediatric dental home from birth through adolescence. Through our SmileSchool program we are committed to preventive care and offer an array of tools to ... [Read the full article]

Preventive Pediatric Dentistry

Why is preventive dentistry important? Not only does preventive dentistry encourage a healthy smile for your child, it promotes proper chewing, speaking clearly, and a better chance for good genera... [Read the full article]

School & WIC forms

At hellosmile we make sure your child has their required New York State dental health certificate for children in grades K, 2, 4, 7, and 10.... [Read the full article]

Sedation and General Anesthesia

We provide a comprehensive array of options from minimal sedation and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to office or hospital based general anesthesia. We have extensive experience in this area and are her... [Read the full article]

Sedation & General Anesthesia

Sedation & General Anesthesia Most people feel some apprehension when visiting the dentist. Children can feel the same way especially if they are not used to going to the dentist or have challeng... [Read the full article]

Special Needs Pediatric Care

At hellosmile we are fortunate to work with families that have a wide range of needs. For our patients with special needs we have specially trained staff that work with, Autism, Downs Syndrome, and AD... [Read the full article]

Special Needs Pediatric Care

Teeth Sealing

Teeth Sealing Perhaps you have noticed the deep fissures and grooves in your child’s teeth. These fissures and grooves help break down food for digestion when your child is chewing. The problem is ... [Read the full article]

Traditional Braces

Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets... [Read the full article]

Z3 Mommy & Me Program

Most parents are not aware of how important good dental care is to the health of the mother and baby. We have created a SmileSchool program to not only educate moms but also give them tools and resour... [Read the full article]

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