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English Muffin or Tooth?

September 13, 2019

How many baby teeth are left?

I think we need some space.

February 25, 2019

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With summer fun comes summer accidents. Smiles4kid

With summer fun comes summer accidents. Smiles4kids is here for you 24/7 helping to keep that sunny smile ☀️😁!

HAMPTONS SUMMER SCHEDULE: Smiles4Kids, Dr. Mark, &

HAMPTONS SUMMER SCHEDULE: Smiles4Kids, Dr. Mark, & Dr. Sean will be in South Hampton this summer on Friday, July 16 and Friday, August 13. Call 212.570.2221 to secure your spot!

big sister showing little sister how much fun it i

big sister showing little sister how much fun it is @smiles4kids with Dr. Mark! 🦷🪥😬

Nothing is more gratifying than watching the toddl

Nothing is more gratifying than watching the toddlers in our practice mature into great adults. We will miss them!!! 🥲

Welcoming in the New Year with a snapSHOT of Dr Ma

Welcoming in the New Year with a snapSHOT of Dr Mark and Dr Sean. Taking care of our families and yours!!

Just want to take a minute to thank our WONDERFUL

Just want to take a minute to thank our WONDERFUL patients for thinking of us in these difficult times. Here’s to a very happy and healthy new year! #2021

SWIPE LEFT➡️ : Some people will see this and s

SWIPE LEFT➡️ : Some people will see this and say "GROSS WHAT IS THAT?" others will think "Oh FINALLY they're doing a post on this!" Normally the tongue is covered with tiny pinkish-white bumps - those are called "papillae." These are actually little projections that normally cover the tongues surface. The image here is called "Geographic Tongue" which can also be referred to as "Benign Migratory Glossitis". The patches you are seeing are surfaces of the tongue that are actually missing those tiny papillae! That is what gives the tongue that map-like appearance. These lesions commonly heal in one area and "move" to another area. These patches can also change shape and size. Geographic tongue is a fairly common condition affecting 1-2.5% of the population. The cause is mostly unknown but there are several factors that are associated with it - emotional stress, allergies, habits, and genetics! Can you catch it from someone? Nope! It isn't contagious. Typically this is just a finding during the exam and there are little or no symptoms and does not require any treatment. That being said - it can be associated with a burning or itching sensation. In this case it's best to discuss with your dentist a course of treatment - this could include a recommended rinse or changing daily habits to help control comfort. As always if you have more questions don't hesitate to discuss with us at your child's next recare visit!

What are those?? If this is your child you may fin

What are those?? If this is your child you may find yourself asking that every time you look at their teeth. It's a great question! There are two likely culprits for the change in appearance from a typical tooth. One is called "Fusion" and one is called "Gemination." Although they result in a similar appearance they are actually very different mechanisms by which they happen. Fusion is the result of two tooth buds that, you guessed it, fused together. Gemination is the result of one tooth bud that basically divides into two tooth crowns. The easiest way to distinguish between the two is to simply count the number of teeth (the "double tooth" counting as one). Fusion results in one less tooth in the count than normal, gemination results in the same number of teeth. All of this being said the treatment for these is usually very similar and is based on monitoring the tooth. If you child appears to have one of these its a great topic to bring up at their next check up with their pediatric dentist!

Does your child's smile look like this? If you ans

Does your child's smile look like this? If you answered "yes" then I have a follow up question for you - does your child suck their thumb or use a pacifier? The answer to that is almost always YES! So, let's talk about thumb sucking/pacifiers or what we call "non-nutritive sucking habits." These habits are normal within the first two-three years of life. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends discontinuing the use of thumb/fingers/pacifier by the age of 3 OR when they have complete primary (baby) teeth - whichever comes FIRST! This is because when your child is young or doesn't have all of their baby teeth their mouths are more pliable and the damage is more reversible. As your child gets older the changes in the bone and dentition start to become more permanent. Termination of the habit and some strategies are a great conversation to have with your pediatric dentist.

"WHAT. IS. THAT?!?" is something some of you may b

"WHAT. IS. THAT?!?" is something some of you may be asking. For a lot of others it might be "oh yes my kid had that!" So, what is it? It's an Eruption Cyst! That's something that might sound scary - but rest assured it's very common and not scary at all. Basically what happens is as a tooth is coming into the mouth, fluid or blood gets trapped in between the gum tissue and the erupting tooth. It commonly happens in the molar area, especially the permanent first molars which erupt around the age of 6. That being said it can happen with any tooth! No treatment is usually indicated for these cysts but it's always a good idea to see your pediatric dentist to check it out.

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