Dr. Christina Mercurio and her staff are committed to providing gentle, friendly and comprehensive dental care to infants, children, adolescents and young adults. We believe that good oral health is vital for a child's development, and we are here to help every step of the way.
We take pride in creating and maintaining beautiful and healthy smiles for our younger patients in an environment that is lighthearted and fun. We focus on establishing oral health habits that last a lifetime, with education and prevention as our primary tools.
We hope that you will find this website to be a useful and interesting resource for all concerns regarding your child's oral health. If you are searching for a pediatric dentist in Glen Cove and would like more information about any of the procedures that we offer or to request an appointment, please call our office at the number listed above.
Your child's first visit to our office is very important with regard to establishing their oral health baseline. We will begin by carefully reviewing medical and dental histories and taking special note of all dental concerns, as well as any symptoms that your child may be experiencing.
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Tooth decay is the most chronic childhood disease in our country. According to studies, children with poor oral health are more than three times as likely to miss school due to dental pain. While these statistics are alarming, the good news is that tooth decay is for the most part preventable.
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Braces are a type of dental orthodontic used to straighten and align teeth. There are several types of braces that dentist’s offices use, and all of them can be easily applied depending on the patient’s individual preferences.
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Dental emergencies occur when you least expect them. When a dental emergency occurs, the most important aspect of handling the emergency is to have your child brought to our office as soon as possible.
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As part of your child’s dental prevention program, dental sealants are often recommended to protect their permanent back teeth from developing dental decay. In fact according to the American Dental Association, dental sealants reduce the risk of cavities in molars by approximately 80%.
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The role of fluoride is especially important for children as it improves the quality of dental enamel in their developing teeth and makes their new teeth more resistant to decay. As part of your child’s preventive dental care program at our office, fluoride varnish is applied during their routine checkup appointments and if indicated at regular intervals between these visits.
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