Pediatric Dentistry
Is your child due for a first visit, having trouble brushing, or moving through a difficult stage of losing baby teeth? Bring your questions to the checkup.
What Can Pediatric Dentistry Help You Address?
A first dental visit
A checkup gives you room to ask about brushing, diet and how your child can get comfortable with dental visits.
Pain, a cavity or an injury
Tell the office what happened and when. The exam helps determine what needs attention now.
Questions during tooth changes
If baby teeth are lingering or adult teeth are coming in unexpectedly, ask what is normal for your child.
Your Care With Dr. Hsieh
Dr. Hsieh examines your child and explains findings in language the family can understand. The visit considers both dental needs and helping your child become familiar with the experience.
Dr. Hsieh earned his D.D.S. from New York University in 1989, has practiced dentistry in New York for more than 35 years, and has taught at NYU College of Dentistry. He oversees care provided at this office personally and explains when specialist referral is appropriate.
Meet Dr. Hsieh
Your Visit, Step by Step
Get to know your child
Discuss their health, previous dental experiences and any concerns you have.
Examine developing teeth
Check teeth and gums and recommend cleaning or other care as appropriate.
Guide the next steps
Explain any treatment needs and practical habits to support care at home.
Ongoing Care
Help your child with age-appropriate brushing and cleaning between teeth. Follow-up visits can be adjusted as their teeth develop and their needs change.
Common Questions
What if my child is nervous?
Tell the office when you book. Sharing their previous experiences and concerns helps the team prepare for the visit.
Do baby teeth need treatment?
Baby teeth matter for eating, comfort and development. If there is a problem, the appropriate care depends on the tooth and your child’s stage of development.
Should I mention an injury to a tooth?
Yes. Contact the office if your child has dental pain or an injury so the team can advise on arranging an assessment.
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Arrange a Visit With Dr. Hsieh
Tell us what you would like to address. Our team can help arrange an assessment with Dr. Hsieh and answer questions about your visit.