At New Canaan Pediatric Dentistry, we take pride in helping our patients and their families understand their treatment options. Parents and guardians feel reassured when they know what to expect at their next visit. In addition, parents use our website to guide young patients.
We redesigned our website with our families’ needs in mind. We also wanted to emphasize our friendly, welcoming environment, extensive dental offerings, and strong ties to New Canaan and the surrounding area.
A Child-Centered Practice
New Canaan Pediatric Dentistry is a child-centered practice and offers a unique opportunity for young patients to experience excellent oral health care. Maintaining the principles set by our owner, Anna Simonis, DDS, our entire team keeps the practice focused on children’s needs, including those with special considerations.
We provide child-friendly distractions, such as televisions, in each treatment room. We ensure children stay calm and comfortable throughout each appointment by offering nitrous oxide and local anesthesia.
Comprehensive Oral Health Care for Children
Our full menu of services includes preventive and diagnostic dentistry, including cleanings, exams, fluoride, and digital radiographs. We offer cosmetic dentistry for young patients, including bonding, tooth-colored fillings, and age-appropriate teeth whitening when needed. Restorative dentistry for children includes tooth-colored fillings, but also extends to primary-tooth nerve treatment and dental extractions.
Our doctors offer interceptive orthodontics, such as habit appliances and space maintainers. We work with a trusted network of local orthodontists to match your child’s needs if necessary.
Caring for Special-Needs Children
Children with developmental and neurological disorders sometimes feel overwhelmed by visiting the dentist. Our clinicians, including our new addition, Dr. Matos, specialize in caring for these children with gentle patience.
Emergency Dentistry for Young Patients
Understandably, dental emergencies can be challenging for both parents and children. The most important thing you can do to start is to model calmness for your children. Next, call New Canaan Pediatric Dentistry to access after-hours care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Dentistry
When should I bring my child to the dentist for the first time?
Today, pediatric dentists recommend that parents schedule their child’s first dental appointment at about 1 year old, or 6 months after the first tooth erupts.
Why should I have baby teeth treated when they are going to shed?
Your child’s lifelong oral health depends on early care. If you leave a cavity untreated, your child may feel severe discomfort and have issues eating everyday foods. A decayed tooth is an infection that can spread to other teeth and cause dental problems later in life.
New Canaan Pediatric Dentistry serves young people in New Canaan, CT. Conveniently located near Fairfield, our child-centered practice can reassure even anxious children and help them understand the importance of proper oral hygiene. Please get in touch with us for further information or to schedule your child’s first appointment. We look forward to meeting you and your child!