Pediatric dentistry, done properly

A pediatric dentist is a different kind of dentist

Children aren't small adults. Their teeth, their fears, and their visits work differently — and our pediatric team is built around exactly that, at both our Bronx and Queens offices.

Call now(718) 740-6000

Same-week appointments. Call now and we'll find a time that works for your family.

Care from the first tooth through the teen years Part of a full specialty dental facility Medicaid & most insurance plans accepted

What happens when you call

A first appointment, start to finish

  1. The hello.

    Your child meets the room before the chair — lights, mirror, the works. On their terms.

  2. The exam.

    Teeth counted, gums checked, growth assessed. You watch everything and ask anything.

  3. The plan.

    If anything needs work, we explain what, why, what it costs with your plan, and schedule it — no pressure.

What makes pediatric different

Trained for baby teeth, growing jaws and big feelings

Pediatric dentistry is its own discipline — different tools, different techniques, and a completely different bedside manner.

ClinicalBaby teeth are a specialty

Primary teeth hold space for adult teeth and shape how the jaw grows. Treating them well takes training general practices don't focus on.

BehaviorKid-speed, kid-words

Tell-show-do: we name every tool, show how it works on a finger puppet first, and only then go near a mouth. No surprises, ever.

ContinuityOne roof as they grow

We're a multi-specialty facility — so when your child needs an orthodontist at 12, it's a walk down the hall, not a referral across town.

A pediatric dentist showing a giant toothbrush and plush tooth toy to a giggling little boyA practice built for children — from the chair height to the conversation.

A real team behind the story

Magic for kids.
Peace of mind for you.

The storybook look is for your child. The care behind it is serious: a child-focused dental team, specialty resources under one roof, and answers in plain language.

  • Gentle, never forced — kids set the pace
  • Extra time booked for nervous first-timers
  • Two neighborhood offices, one phone number

Coverage opens the gate

More care.
Fewer money worries.

Most pediatric dental care here is covered in full for families with Medicaid or Child Health Plus, and we work with most major plans. Call with your plan name — we verify your coverage before your child's visit, so there are no surprises at the desk.

Medicaid Child Health Plus Healthfirst Fidelis Care MetroPlus DentaQuest PPO plans Most major plans
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One quick call — bring the card, we handle the paperwork.

Two offices, one team

Choose your garden gate.

Same specialists, same gentle approach — pick the office that's easier for your family.

Illustration of the two Dental Specialties of NY offices across the city
Your office The Bronx gate

Gun Hill Road

301 East Gun Hill Road
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 740-6000 · Mon–Fri 9am–6pm

Serving Norwood, Williamsbridge, Wakefield, Pelham Parkway & the East Bronx

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Illustration of a family being welcomed at the front desk
Your office The Queens gate

Hillside Avenue

197-11 Hillside Avenue
Hollis, NY 11423
(718) 740-6000 · Mon–Fri 9am–6pm

Serving Hollis, Jamaica, Queens Village, St. Albans & Fresh Meadows

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Parents ask us

Your questions, answered

What does a pediatric dentist do that a family dentist doesn't?

Pediatric practices focus exclusively on children — from managing dental anxiety to treating baby teeth and monitoring jaw growth. The whole visit, from the waiting room to the words we use, is designed for kids.

When should my child first see a dentist?

By their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing — whichever comes first. Early visits are quick, gentle, and build familiarity that pays off for years.

Do baby teeth really need fillings?

Often yes. Baby molars stay in place until around age 10–12, and untreated decay can cause pain, infection, and problems for the adult teeth developing underneath.

How often should kids get checkups?

Every six months for most children. Regular short visits keep small problems small — and keep the dentist a familiar face rather than a scary one.

What insurance do you take?

Medicaid and Child Health Plus are accepted for pediatric dentistry, plus Healthfirst, Fidelis, MetroPlus and most major plans. We verify your coverage before the visit.

Ready when you are

Give them a dentist made for kids

Bronx and Queens offices, Monday to Friday. One call sets everything up.

Call the pediatric team(718) 740-6000

Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · Medicaid & most plans accepted · Bronx & Queens

Call the pediatric team (718) 740-6000