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At Park Smiles NYC, we want kids to love visiting the dentist – and they do! As parents ourselves, we understand children, and every member of our skilled team has completed advanced training tailored to the unique dental needs of infants, children, and adolescents. This includes pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, sedation dentistry, and treating children with special needs.
We are dedicated to creating a comfortable, safe, and fun environment for all children entering our Manhattan practice. Our team recognizes how essential it is for kids to feel confident whenever they visit us and how important it is for parents and guardians to feel well-informed. If you are looking for a dental practice that prioritizes the well-being of your children, look no further than Park Smiles NYC in Manhattan. We look forward to hearing from you!
At Park Smiles NYC, we are dedicated to providing extensive and extraordinary care to our patients, including the children we treat. We are proud to offer many services to our patients, including:
Our services are expansive, and we can help you find the options that suit you and your family. Your kids’ health is our top priority, so you can trust Park Smiles NYC to provide outstanding care.
Your child’s dental needs differ significantly from your own. From rapidly changing dentition as baby teeth emerge and transition to permanent teeth, to developing jaw structures that influence breathing and facial growth, children require dental approaches specifically tailored to their developmental stage.
Young patients also respond differently to dental environments—what might be a routine visit for an adult can be overwhelming for a child without the right approach. Children’s cooperation, understanding, and comfort levels vary greatly depending on their age, personality, and previous experiences. A child-centered approach addresses these unique needs through specialized communication, behavioral guidance techniques, and an environment designed to build positive associations.
At Park Smiles NYC, our dedicated pediatric approach recognizes these distinctive needs. Our child-friendly facility, specialized equipment scaled for smaller patients, and team trained specifically in pediatric care ensures your child receives treatment optimized for their current developmental stage. From first tooth to adolescence, we adapt our techniques to match your child’s changing needs while building a foundation of positive dental experiences that support lifetime oral health.
Give your child the advantage of specialized dental care. Our Manhattan pediatric specialists provide comprehensive services designed specifically for children’s unique needs at every developmental stage.
At Park Smiles NYC, our dedicated pediatric specialists bring extensive training focused exclusively on children’s developing smiles. Our team understands the unique challenges of growing dentition and can identify subtle developmental patterns that might be missed in a general practice. This specialized expertise allows us to provide precisely the right care at the right time for your child.
Our Manhattan practice is designed entirely around children’s comfort, from our engaging waiting area to treatment rooms featuring ceiling-mounted entertainment and child-sized equipment. Parents frequently tell us their children actually look forward to visiting our office—establishing positive associations that support lifetime dental health.
For children with anxiety or special healthcare needs, our specialized team makes all the difference. Our pediatric dentists have mastered techniques to help even the most apprehensive children feel comfortable during treatment. We take pride in successfully caring for children who may have had challenging experiences elsewhere, transforming dental visits into positive experiences they can feel good about.
At Park Smiles NYC, our pediatric dental services are provided by our experienced team of specialists who have dedicated their careers to caring for children’s unique dental needs. Our staff includes professionals with advanced training in pediatric dental techniques, child psychology, and developmental monitoring. Dr. Jessica Brezel Kaplan and Dr. Dascher Branch-Elliman, our dedicated pediatric dentists, completed additional years of specialized training beyond dental school focused exclusively on treating infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs.
Our team’s approach emphasizes both clinical excellence and creating positive experiences that build lifetime comfort with dental care. We utilize specialized communication techniques adapted for different ages and developmental needs. Throughout your child’s visit, our entire staff maintains a supportive, encouraging atmosphere designed specifically for young patients. Our specialists regularly participate in continuing education focused on advances in pediatric dentistry, ensuring that your child receives the most current and effective care available.
Our dental team brings genuine specialty training in pediatric dentistry, with education and experience focused exclusively on treating children. Our pediatric dentists completed additional years of specialized residency training beyond dental school, developing expertise in children’s oral development, behavior guidance techniques, and treatment approaches specifically adapted for young patients. This specialized knowledge allows us to identify subtle developmental variations that general dentists might miss and provide truly age-appropriate care at each developmental stage. Rather than simply adapting adult dental approaches for smaller patients, we provide comprehensive care specifically designed for children’s unique needs from infancy through adolescence.
We’ve created a complete dental experience designed specifically for children’s comfort and engagement. Our waiting area features age-appropriate activities that help reduce pre-appointment anxiety. Treatment rooms include ceiling-mounted entertainment, comfort items, and child-friendly designs that create positive associations. We utilize specialized equipment scaled for pediatric patients, from smaller instruments to child-sized chairs that enhance comfort. Even our scheduling approach considers children’s needs, with appointment timing that works with typical energy levels and attention spans. This comprehensive child-centered environment helps transform what could be a stressful experience into an engaging, even enjoyable one.
Our approach to pediatric dentistry considers not just immediate dental needs but your child’s complete developmental journey. We monitor growth patterns, evaluate functional aspects like breathing and swallowing alongside dental health, and consider the relationship between dental development and overall wellness. For young children, we provide anticipatory guidance that helps parents prepare for upcoming developmental stages and potential challenges. For school-age children and adolescents, we address emerging concerns like sports protection and cosmetic considerations alongside fundamental health needs. This comprehensive developmental perspective ensures care that supports your child’s complete wellness throughout the crucial growing years.
Creating a beautiful and healthy smile should be easy, convenient, and fun – and that’s our specialty! We have several amenities and practices to ensure our child patients feel comfortable and safe during their care.
Children love our friendly and fun-loving staff and our warm, welcoming atmosphere with kid-friendly amenities, including iPad stations, full-size and tabletop arcades, and cheerful treatment rooms with TVs above all of the chairs.
We also ensure that everything is sanitary and tidy for the children in our office, just as we would for our adult patients. However, this doesn’t mean everything feels sterile. We also use child-friendly language when communicating with your kids so they have a stronger understanding of what is happening around them. If you or your kids have any questions, you are more than welcome to ask!
Our team also recognizes that some kids are anxious or have different needs than others, so we do our best to make them feel calm and comfortable. For children who are anxious, we can sedate them so they feel relaxed or sleepy while they’re visiting us, for example.
If you have any questions about the care you can expect when you visit our office, don’t hesitate to call us. Contact Park Smiles NYC to get answers to your questions or concerns, schedule an appointment or consultation, and get additional valuable information.
If you want to ensure your child has good dental care habits at home, we can help. We’re more than happy to teach and demonstrate how to brush and floss their teeth while also giving guidance to parents who may need to help or want to get involved.
We recommend that kids get into the habit of brushing their teeth for at least two minutes twice daily, using a soft toothbrush and child-friendly toothpaste. Kids should use gentle pressure and a circular motion while brushing their teeth.
Kids should also get into the habit of flossing regularly, though this may require additional guidance from a parent or guardian until they can get the hang of it. Children may benefit from flossing with disposable picks if it is more comfortable, as these can be easier to manipulate when first getting into the habit.
As a parent, you should also ensure your kids make it to the dentist for all of their regular checkups. Most kids will be okay with two checkups every year, though others will benefit from visiting more frequently. If your dentist makes any specific recommendations for your child, be sure to follow these closely, and if you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact our team at Park Smiles NYC.
As a parent, you want your children to have the best care so they can create healthy habits and receive the care they need. However, seeing a dentist for the first time can be overwhelming for children because they don’t know what to expect. This may also make you hesitant to take your child to a pediatric dentist, but it is important for your child to reach this milestone, which has the following benefits:
At Park Smiles NYC, we prioritize your child’s comfort and safety, using distraction and calming techniques to minimize fear. Our attentive team monitors signs of pain or stress to handle these moments effectively. We are well-versed in child behavior management, which ensures we are prepared to keep your child calm and give them a smooth, worry-free experience. As your child keeps coming back to our relaxing offices, they will feel more comfortable with cleanings and treatments.
Proper oral hygiene can be challenging to teach at home, as children often have trouble sitting still and listening closely. With the help of our pediatric dentists, your child can learn the best ways to brush and floss their teeth to create healthy habits early.
We can also inform you and your child about foods that can build tooth strength and habits to avoid, like chewing on toys or pencils, which can increase the risk of tooth chipping. Most importantly, taking your child to the dentist when they are young gets them used to getting regular cleanings, meaning they can continue to maintain their oral health as they get older.
As your child’s teeth develop and grow, oral health becomes increasingly important as they become more susceptible to conditions like cavities and teeth grinding. With the high-quality and detailed care of our proactive professionals, we can give you and your child the tools and information to prevent these issues early on.
For example, we may place sealants over molars to prevent cavity growth or mouthguards to prevent teeth-grinding during sleep. If your child does get a cavity or other tooth damage, we provide the treatment needed to identify and repair the tooth and prevent long-term problems.
While most dentists can treat several types of oral issues and work with all types of patients, pediatric dentists have specialized training in treating and working with children. With this unique experience, we are perfectly positioned to handle your child’s unique needs, addressing specific childhood dental concerns, including thumb-sucking, tooth decay, and early tooth loss.
Moreover, with our specialized pediatric knowledge, we can help you understand proper oral hygiene practices to do at home and food that promotes oral health. Ultimately, our well-trained team creates a child-friendly environment that gives your child a positive experience.
We recommend scheduling your child’s first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months after their first tooth appears, whichever comes first. This timing follows the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s guidelines and allows us to establish baseline oral health information during a critical developmental period. These early visits primarily focus on parent education, gentle examination, and creating positive first experiences rather than extensive treatment. We provide personalized guidance on cleaning techniques, dietary recommendations to prevent early decay, and habits that support proper oral development. Early visits also allow us to identify potential concerns like growth pattern variations or early decay risk factors when intervention is simplest and most effective. Establishing a dental home before problems develop helps your child build familiarity and comfort with dental visits while giving you a trusted resource for any concerns that might arise. Even if your child is beyond the recommended age for their first visit, it’s never too late to begin specialized pediatric dental care—we excel at creating positive experiences for children of all ages.
Pediatric dentists are true specialists who complete 2-3 years of additional training beyond dental school focused exclusively on treating children from infancy through adolescence. This specialized education includes in-depth study of child psychology and behavior management, children’s growth and development patterns, techniques for treating developing dentition, and approaches for children with special healthcare needs. The pediatric specialty emphasizes preventive and developmental aspects of dental health in ways that general practices typically cannot match. Beyond educational differences, pediatric dental practices offer environments specifically designed for children’s comfort, with specialized equipment, child-friendly communication approaches, and teams experienced in making dental visits positive for young patients. Behavioral guidance techniques based on child psychology help even anxious children build comfort with necessary procedures. For children with special needs, medical complexities, or significant dental anxiety, these specialized approaches often make the crucial difference between successful dental experiences and potentially traumatic ones that might create lasting fear.
Most children benefit from pediatric dental visits every six months, which provides regular preventive care while allowing us to monitor dental development at appropriate intervals. However, visit frequency should be personalized based on your child’s specific risk factors and oral health status. Children with higher cavity risk—due to factors like deep tooth grooves, early signs of decay, orthodontic appliances, or special healthcare needs—may need more frequent visits every 3-4 months to provide enhanced protection and monitoring. Conversely, children with excellent oral hygiene, minimal risk factors, and consistently healthy check-ups might maintain optimal health with visits spaced slightly further apart. For children undergoing active developmental changes like the transition from primary to permanent teeth (typically ages 6-8) or during pre-adolescent growth (ages 11-13), more frequent monitoring might be recommended even without specific concerns. During your child’s comprehensive evaluation at Park Smiles NYC, we assess their individual risk profile and developmental status to recommend an appropriate visit schedule tailored to their specific needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
At Park Smiles NYC in Manhattan, NYC, our mission is to provide every patient with exceptional care, prioritizing comfort, compassion, and excellence at every step.
We are dedicated to delivering outstanding results through personalized attention in a welcoming and supportive environment. Led by Dr. Krystle Kendall, D.M.D., our skilled team offers a full range of top-quality dental services—all conveniently available under one roof in Manhattan.
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At Park Smiles in Manhattan, NYC, we make it easy for you to receive top-quality dental care in a convenient and accessible location. Whether you’re due for a routine checkup or seeking specialized treatment, our friendly team is here to provide exceptional service in a comfortable setting.
We look forward to welcoming you to our office and helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Schedule your appointment today!
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