At first, Derek “can’t handle the tooth” – bumbling and stumbling as he tries to furtively wing his way through strangers’ homes doing what tooth fairies do. But as Derek slowly adapts to his new position, he begins to rediscover his own forgotten dreams.

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Do you have Dental Insurance or Flexible Spending Account or Healthcare Savings Account ?

Reasons you should use your dental insurance before the end of the year:

Yearly Maximum - unused benefits do not typically rollover, so you should try to meet your annual maximum if possible.

Deductibles - This could increase next year, so using your insurance now will ensure that you've locked in the current deductible until the end of the year.

Premiums - You're paying your premiums right? Most people pay them through via employment benefits. Why not take advantage of your benefits? Besides, regular visits to the dentist (twice per year) are recommended. So, go.

Dental Problems Could Worsen - You may not think you have any dental problems right now, but unless you visit a dentist, you don't know. Why take the chance that a possible condition right now could turn into something much more serious, and expensive, later?

If you have funds set aside in a flexible spending account (FSA) or healthcare saving account (HSA), now is the time to schedule treatment so your co-payment amounts can be applied to this year's deductions.

The year is quickly coming to a close.  It's a great time to use the remainder of your yearly dental benefits and/or your flex spending.

Call us today to schedule your appointment at 718-948-2072.   We look forward to seeing you soon.

It’s that time of the year when children prepare for loads of candy to come their way. Halloween’s candy craze is well known for tummy aches and certainly not friendly for your child’s teeth. The warnings are out across media and pediatric dentists alike about the cavities candies can cause.

However, Halloween can still be lots of fun if parents take some control of it.

Which candies your child should try to avoid:

• Hard candy like suckers and jawbreakers dissolve slowly, coating the teeth with sugar for prolonged periods of time.

• Kids with braces, retainers or fillings should really avoid sticky candy like caramels and taffy. These sticky sweets adhere to teeth and can get trapped between dental work, making it harder to brush the sugar away.

Alternatives:

A better option is to offer treats that melt quickly in the mouth, such as plain chocolate pieces. They aren’t as hazardous to dental work and are easier to brush away.

If children do eat hard candy, they should follow it up with a glass of water or milk, both of which can help rinse sugar away from the teeth. Biting on crisp fruits and vegetables helps clean off sugary residue, too.

With all being said, make sure your child brushes and flosses after consuming these goodies, and before bed without exception

1. First visit to the dentist for children is age one with six month interval recalls.

2. Fluoride toothpaste use should start at age 2 with a pea size amount.

3. Sealants should be placed on the first permanent molars at around age 6.

4. Loose teeth will be seen around ages 6-8 in the front. 

5. Children should be evaluated for braces around ages 6-7 in the early mixed dentition (any thumb sucking habit).

6. Children should be helped with brushing up to age 8 due to lack of manual dexterity.

7. The second permanent molars come in around age 12 and sealants should be placed when they erupt.