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TOOTHDOCS:
MAKING KIDS SMILE
As summer turns to fall and kids
return to school, the time is right
for parents to renew efforts to teach
their children proper dental hygiene
habits while refocusing on their own.
For young children, it is critical
that they start early to form lifelong
habits of brushing, take care of their
teeth and not fear visits to the dentist.
And when parents are getting back
into shape after the summer, it is an
ideal time to teach their little ones to
care for their teeth properly.
“Making some simple and easy
choices is a great way to get your
kids interested in an overall healthy
lifestyle that will serve them well as
they get older,” says Dr. Nazli Diba
of Toothdocs. “Ensuring that they
develop the right brushing and
flossing habits and receive regular
dental checkups from a young age
will greatly reduce the occurrence
of future cavities, gum disease, and
other issues.”
Dr. Diba should know, since she
leads Toothdocs Kids, the pediatric
dentistry division of the Roslyn-based
practice, previously known as North
Shore Family Dental Care. Her husband
Dr. Steven Kauftheil leads the
overall practice, making this a family
affair — a fact that puts patients at
ease. The practice also offers general
treatment, family care, cosmetic
dentistry and emergency treatment
at offices on Long Island and in Manhattan,
which is a great option for
patients who live on LI but work in
the city.
Toothdocs Kids focuses on a
broad spectrum of dental needs for
children, adolescents, and kids with
special needs. The pediatric dental
team is focused on the prevention, diagnosis,
and treatment of oral health
in children, from infancy through
young adulthood.
For those not sure where to start
with their kids’ dental care, Toothdocs
Kids can help with that too, by
giving new parents a roadmap. For
example, the office staff can show
parents that they should start wiping
infants’ gums with a wet cloth after
feedings, begin the habit of brushing
as soon as baby’s first teeth come in,
and make their first dentist appointment
soon after that.
“Children shouldn’t be afraid
of their pediatric dentist, but we
know that the unknown can be
scary, particularly for a toddler,”
says Dr. Diba. “That is why it is
essential to find a pediatric dentist
who is both gentle and understanding,
and who provides children
with a simple and comforting explanation
for every technique and
treatment they use.”
Having healthy brushing and
flossing habits is essential, but they
certainly don’t replace the need to visit
the dentist on a regular basis. It is
recommended that children receive a
dental cleaning and general checkup
once every six months. Other conventional
procedures might also include
fluoride treatments to increase tooth
strength as well as dental sealants,
which are used to prevent decay on
the chewing surfaces of the teeth.
From simple dental cleanings to
complex root canals, the Toothdocs
group also offers a wide range of
dental treatments and services that
provide patients not only with the
procedures they need but the peace
of mind they deserve.
Toothdocs’ mission is to provide
patient-centered care, professional,
technologically current dental
services, with a commitment to excellence.
Complete oral health is the
long-term goal but ensuring patients’
comfort is the immediate priority.
For patients who may be anxious
about their dental treatment, Toothdocs
offers different levels of sedation
to ensure comfort.
The office does its best to make
services affordable by tailoring
treatment plans to meet patients’
budgets and work with them to offer
custom and flexible payment plans.
Toothdocs also works with more
than a dozen insurance carriers, so
call to make an appointment today!
Toothdocs is located at 1044
Northern Blvd., Suite 106, in Roslyn,
and 630 Fifth Ave., Suite 1815, in
Manhattan. They can be reached at
516-625-0088, toothdocsdental.com
and Toothdocskids.com
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Dr. Steven Kauftheil of Toothdocs and his wife Dr.Nazli Diba of Toothdocs
Kids.
“Children shouldn’t be afraid of their
pediatric dentist, but we know that the
unknown can be scary,
particularly for a toddler,”
says Dr. Nazli Diba.