Let’s have a show of hands. What percentage of US children between the age of 5 and 9 years do you believe have had at least one cavity or filling? 10%? No, that couldn’t be… 20%? I’ve seen my kid eat candy... 30%?
Try over 50%! That, my dear parents, is a lot of cavities. But tooth decay—the most chronic childhood disease—is also treatable and preventable with the help of your
Stony Brook pediatric dentist. The first-rate team at CV Dental provides the utmost quality and care for your child’s dental needs. That means monitoring the development of your child’s oral health, as well as educating your child as to how to care for their teeth and gums.
Stony Brook Pediatric Dentist
Brushing and flossing is one of the most critical practices for the establishment and maintenance of good oral hygiene and overall, oral health. The American Dental Association recently revealed that children who regularly see a dentist throughout their developmental years are more likely to have better overall oral health and retain healthy habits into their later lives as adults. For a
Stony Brook pediatric dentist who is committed to teaching children how to care for their teeth and gums, check out the practice of Dr. Calogero Vassallo.
Your
Stony Brook pediatric dentist emphasizes the importance of preventive treatment as the best way to ensure your child’s dental health, offering periodic dental sealants and fluoride treatments—safe and efficient ways to help protect against tooth decay—as well as professional teeth cleanings. At the office of Dr. Calogero Vassallo, your children can establish a partnership with an attentive professional for the dental care that is needed as they grow. And if you’re getting ready to go back to school, it’s a great time to stop by for a check-up. Did you know that over 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dental-related issues? Keep your child in the classroom and healthy for the school year with the help of your
Stony Brook pediatric dentist. Call to make an appointment today.
2500 Nesconset Hwy Suite 19-B
Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 605-8395
By Calogero Vassallo DDS, PLLC
April 18, 2018
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