Dental care for children from the first tooth through the teen years.
Pediatric pediatric dentistry at North Shore Smiles
Every child is different, and pediatric care should reflect that. At North Shore Smiles, Dr. Tiana takes the time each visit needs — demonstrating every step on a stuffed animal first, narrating the procedure as it happens, and treating the whole child rather than just the teeth.
What's included
- First visits at the eruption of the first tooth or by age one — infants seen knee-to-knee with the parent
- Tell-show-do for every step: the toothbrush, mirror, and any tool meet a stuffed animal before they meet your child
- Bilingual care in English and Spanish; findings explained step by step so there are no surprises
- Every visit ends with a certificate, a chosen toothbrush, and tokens for the prize machine
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Common questions
What parents ask about pediatric dentistry
When should my child first visit a pediatric dentist?
A first dental visit is typically recommended when the first tooth appears or by the first birthday, whichever comes first.
What makes pediatric dentistry different?
Pediatric dental care focuses on growing teeth, development, prevention, comfort, and age-appropriate communication for children and parents.