First visit

Make the first pediatric dentistry appointment as early in the day as possible. Toddlers are usually more rested in the morning. Try not to communicate your own fears, if any to your child. Your interpretations and expectations are different from your child's. Practice with your child's head on your lap. Depending on the age, explain how he or she should open wide, talk about the little mirror, the tooth counter, and Mr. Clean, the SpinBrush, who will make the baby teeth shine.

Avoid words such as hurt, drill, or shot. Do not expect too much from your child. The pediatric dentist will manage the behavior with age-appropriate expectations. A favorite toy or blanket can be taken with the child to hold. Here's to a wonderful first pediatric dentistry visit for your little "First Timer!"

First visit by first birthday

"First visit by first birthday" sums it up. Your child should visit a pediatric dentist when the first tooth comes in, usually between six and twelve months of age. Early examination and preventive care will protect your child’s smile now and in the future.

We offer initial FREE INFANT EXAMINATIONS up to 24 months.

    The infant oral health appointment will include:
  • A review of the infant's diet and nutrition
  • The need for fluoride supplementation considering dietary and other sources of fluoride
  • Pediatric dentistry instructions for cleaning the baby teeth and gums
  • Discussion regarding pacifier, finger, or other oral habits
  • Injury prevention and trauma
  • Oral development and normal eruption patterns
  • Risk factors for decay in the child's baby teeth
 
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Tender Smiles 4 Kids
Gives Parents, Children and the Earth Something to Smile About

Tender Smiles 4 Kids Pediatric and Orthodontic Dentistry will celebrate the grand opening of a brand new state of the art, Earth friendly 4,400 square foot facility the week of Earth Day. Dr. Maxim "Dr. Max" Sulla and his team will have a funtastic open house, for the whole family,

on Saturday April 24 from 2pm-5pm & Sunday April 25 10am-2pm
at 122 Professional View Drive in Freehold.

Dr. Max has combined his passion for the planet and for pediatric dentistry by using only LEED certified and Earth friendly materials in this office. Tender Smiles 4 Kids provides an environment that is inviting and welcoming for ALL children, even those with special needs. All products are gluten, mercury, dye and formocresol free.

Tender Smiles 4 Kids also has an office in Somerset, NJ

* Dr. Maxim "Dr. Max" Sulla received his D.D.S. from the NYU College of Dentistry and his Pediatric Dentistry degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is a member of the ADA, AAPD, NJAPD. Currently, Dr. Sulla sits on the Council of Continuing Education of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and is the President-Elect of the NJ Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. New Jersey Autism lists Dr. Sulla among the pediatric dentists they recommend for children with special needs. Dr. Sulla has been creating healthy and happy smiles for 10 years.

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