Trusted Pediatric Dentist in Brooklyn – Bite Squad Dental of NYC

At Bite Squad Dental of NYC, we offer a full range of dental services to keep your child’s smile healthy at every stage. Our focus on prevention, gentle treatment, and education ensures each visit is positive and productive. Here’s an overview of key services we provide:

Routine Checkups, Cleanings & Preventive Care

Regular dental visits are the foundation of healthy smiles. We emphasize preventive dentistry to stop problems before they start. At each checkup and cleaning, our friendly team will:

• Gently clean and polish teeth to remove plaque (those “sugar bugs”).
  
• Apply fluoride to strengthen enamel and prevent decay.
  
• Place protective sealants on back molars to guard against cavities.
  
• Teach kids and parents proper brushing, flossing, and diet tips for great oral health.
  

We make these visits fun and educational. These regular visits also let us catch any small issues early, so they don’t turn into big problems. By focusing on prevention and good oral hygiene habits, we help Brooklyn children avoid toothaches and cavities, keeping their smiles bright.

Tooth Fillings, Extractions & Baby Root Canals

Even with good care, cavities or injuries can happen. Our pediatric dentists are experts in gentle restorative treatments when your child needs them. We use tooth-colored fillings (no metal) to fix cavities discreetly. If a baby tooth is badly decayed but not ready to fall out, we perform a baby root canal (pulpotomy) to remove the infection and save the tooth. For teeth that are too damaged to save, we handle extractions with utmost care — using plenty of numbing and a calm, comforting approach so your child stays relaxed. After removing a tooth, we can place a space maintainer if needed to keep the remaining teeth in proper position. Our goal is to fix dental problems while keeping your little one comfortable and stress-free.

Emergency Dental Care for Kids

Dental emergencies can be scary – but Brooklyn parents can rest assured that Bite Squad Dental is ready to help when accidents happen. If your child wakes up with a severe toothache, chips a tooth on the playground, or suffers any dental trauma, call us right away. We offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible. Our team will quickly evaluate the situation and provide fast, effective relief:

• Prompt pain relief and safe sedation options for anxious or hurting kids.
  
• Quick digital X-rays to find hidden issues (like cracks or abscesses).
  
• Immediate treatment for infections, broken teeth, or knocked-out teeth (if a permanent tooth is knocked out, bring it in milk and contact us ASAP!).
  

Having a reliable emergency pediatric dentist means you won’t need to rush to an unfamiliar ER for dental issues. We handle urgent dental needs with the same gentle care as any regular visit, so you can have peace of mind.

Early Orthodontic Evaluations & Braces

We monitor your child’s dental development closely. By around age 7, we recommend an orthodontic evaluation to spot any issues with tooth alignment or bite early. Our team can provide early orthodontic interventions if needed. For example, we might use:

• Space maintainers or expanders to guide proper jaw growth.
  
• Two-phase braces for children who would benefit from orthodontic correction in stages.
  
• Clear aligners (Invisalign Teen) or traditional braces for older kids and teens when appropriate.
  

By catching orthodontic issues early, we help prevent more complex problems down the road. We make orthodontics fun too – many Brooklyn kids get excited choosing colorful bands for their braces or using nearly invisible aligners to straighten their teeth.

Kid-Friendly Cosmetic Dentistry (Teeth Whitening)

Older kids and teens sometimes want a little boost in their smile’s appearance. We offer safe teeth whitening for young patients, typically for teens before big events like prom or yearbook photos. Our team uses gentle, professional-grade whitening methods to ensure it’s appropriate for your child’s teeth. We also provide cosmetic bonding to fix small chips or spots. These treatments are always done with parent approval and careful supervision. The result is a confidence boost for your child – and a smile that truly shines.

Hospital-Quality Care for Special Cases

We’re equipped to care for children who require dental treatment under general anesthesia or in a hospital setting. Dr. Slepak has privileges at several NYC hospitals, so if your child has special needs or requires extensive dental work (for instance, very young children with multiple cavities or kids with certain medical conditions), we can treat them safely in a hospital operating room. Very few pediatric dental offices in Brooklyn offer this option. Our ability to provide hospital-level care means every child can get the treatment they need from the team they trust, in the safest way possible.