11 Ways Your Child Can Alleviate Discomfort [with Braces]

January 29, 2019/1 Comment/in pediatric orthodontics /by Darryl Engel

For a child or teen, orthodontics is a sort of right of passage. Braces mean having straight teeth for life and avoiding jaw-related problems that come from poor alignment. No matter the perfect smile your kid will have in the future, though, sometimes the hardware can be downright uncomfortable. Here’s how to help your child alleviate pain.

Darryl Engel

Dr Engel holds a speciality license in pediatric dentistry from New Jersey and New York. He also has attained sedation certification, which allows for in-office oral sedation options, and he’s on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an attending pediatric dentist at HUMC, Dr Engel retains operating room privileges, allowing for an array of treatment modalities and anaesthesia options.

www.kindersmiles.com

A [Complete] History of the Tooth Fairy

July 25, 2019/0 Comments/in children dental health /by Darryl Engel

There comes a point in time when your child asks you the inevitable question; “Is Santa Clause real?” you are never really prepared with a proper answer. No sooner have you cooked up one than when they hit you with a follow-up question; “And is the Tooth Fairy real?” Again, you will most likely go with what your gut tells you. After all, no one wants to disappoint their child. But what if she was real? Let us delve a bit into history and find out.

Darryl Engel

Dr Engel holds a speciality license in pediatric dentistry from New Jersey and New York. He also has attained sedation certification, which allows for in-office oral sedation options, and he’s on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an attending pediatric dentist at HUMC, Dr Engel retains operating room privileges, allowing for an array of treatment modalities and anaesthesia options.

www.kindersmiles.com

Dentist, Endodontist or Orthodontist? {FACTS!}

April 21, 2019/0 Comments/in pediatric dentist /by Darryl Engel

A Dentist, Endodontist or an Orthodontist? Being a parent is a huge responsibility! There is so much to learn, and every aspect of your child’s health and development feels equally important. Of course, you went through it all as a baby yourself, but you sure don’t remember, it now!

Darryl Engel

Dr Engel holds a speciality license in pediatric dentistry from New Jersey and New York. He also has attained sedation certification, which allows for in-office oral sedation options, and he’s on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an attending pediatric dentist at HUMC, Dr Engel retains operating room privileges, allowing for an array of treatment modalities and anaesthesia options.

www.kindersmiles.com

KinderSmiles Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist [New Website]

August 1, 2017/0 Comments/in press release /by Darryl Engel

Oradell, NJ – KinderSmiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics has just re-launched their website. This time, new and improved, with an interface that is more user-friendly. Their new website now holds more information than the former version. KinderSmiles is a pediatric dental office started by Darryl Engel, DMD and Adam Schulhof, DMD in 2003, specializing in providing various services to children of all ages.

Darryl Engel

Dr Engel holds a speciality license in pediatric dentistry from New Jersey and New York. He also has attained sedation certification, which allows for in-office oral sedation options, and he’s on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an attending pediatric dentist at HUMC, Dr Engel retains operating room privileges, allowing for an array of treatment modalities and anaesthesia options.

www.kindersmiles.com

Your Child – Before and After Braces [7 Facts]

December 23, 2017/0 Comments/in children dental health /by Darryl Engel

Getting braces put on is a very common and normal part of childhood. Some estimates state that about 75% of children can expect to have problems with their teeth as their adult teeth come in. It is not very common to grow perfectly straight adult teeth.

Darryl Engel

Dr Engel holds a speciality license in pediatric dentistry from New Jersey and New York. He also has attained sedation certification, which allows for in-office oral sedation options, and he’s on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an attending pediatric dentist at HUMC, Dr Engel retains operating room privileges, allowing for an array of treatment modalities and anaesthesia options.

www.kindersmiles.com

Should My Child get Ceramic or Metal [Braces?]

March 12, 2018/0 Comments/in pediatric orthodontics /by Darryl Engel

KinderSmiles is Pediatric dentist and expert on all things child dental. We also have an expert orthodontist on site. Today we look at the possibilities of Children’s orthodontics. New orthodontic technologies provide plenty of options for children who need braces. Those who do not want traditional metal braces have the opportunity of choosing between other types of materials. An increasingly popular option is ceramic which can be less noticeable than other types of braces. However, ceramic braces come with some unique challenges. When trying to decide between ceramic or metal braces, you should carefully consider these factors.

Darryl Engel

Dr Engel holds a speciality license in pediatric dentistry from New Jersey and New York. He also has attained sedation certification, which allows for in-office oral sedation options, and he’s on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an attending pediatric dentist at HUMC, Dr Engel retains operating room privileges, allowing for an array of treatment modalities and anaesthesia options.

www.kindersmiles.com

What Will My Crown Be Like? (5 ANSWERS)

July 20, 2018/0 Comments/in children dental health /by Darryl Engel

What will my crown be like? The health and beauty of your teeth can impact your life in substantial ways. For example, your teeth will directly affect the way you speak and eat. They can also affect your level of self-confidence when you smile. Which leads to confidence in your professional and personal lives. More than that, other people may make a snap judgment about you based on the beauty and condition of your teeth when you speak or smile.

Darryl Engel

Dr Engel holds a speciality license in pediatric dentistry from New Jersey and New York. He also has attained sedation certification, which allows for in-office oral sedation options, and he’s on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an attending pediatric dentist at HUMC, Dr Engel retains operating room privileges, allowing for an array of treatment modalities and anaesthesia options.

www.kindersmiles.com

6 Types of Orthodontic Emergency (FACTS)

September 29, 2018/0 Comments/in pediatric orthodontics /by Darryl Engel

6 types of orthodontic emergency. Orthodontics is the scientific method of straightening teeth for either function or aesthetic purposes. However, braces are commonly used as the tool to do so in this practice. For patients who are undergoing a braces procedure, there is a multitude of components that will be placed in their mouth, which include a number of rubber and metal pieces.

Darryl Engel

Dr Engel holds a speciality license in pediatric dentistry from New Jersey and New York. He also has attained sedation certification, which allows for in-office oral sedation options, and he’s on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an attending pediatric dentist at HUMC, Dr Engel retains operating room privileges, allowing for an array of treatment modalities and anaesthesia options.

www.kindersmiles.com

10 Foods My Child Can’t Eat [With Braces]?

October 29, 2018/2 Comments/in children dental health /by Darryl Engel

Even though braces have a great number of advantages, you still have to take the disadvantages into consideration. One of the largest disadvantages your child may encounter while wearing braces is the lack of cuisine they can eat. In this article, we will be going over the top 10 types of food your children will be unable to eat due to braces.

Darryl Engel

Dr Engel holds a speciality license in pediatric dentistry from New Jersey and New York. He also has attained sedation certification, which allows for in-office oral sedation options, and he’s on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an attending pediatric dentist at HUMC, Dr Engel retains operating room privileges, allowing for an array of treatment modalities and anaesthesia options.

www.kindersmiles.com

10 Tips For Orthodontic Device (Care)

November 29, 2018/1 Comment/in pediatric orthodontics /by Darryl Engel

When your daughter begins to wear braces, she is probably excited about straightening her teeth so that she will have a beautiful smile. However, it is important for an orthodontic patient to maintain her wires and brackets in the correct way to avoid problems in the future. An orthodontist will provide a written list of directions for caring for orthodontic devices, and a patient is often also able to watch an informative video to understand how to avoid dislodging a bracket or breaking a wire. Here is a list of ways for patients to care for their orthodontic devices.

Darryl Engel

Dr Engel holds a speciality license in pediatric dentistry from New Jersey and New York. He also has attained sedation certification, which allows for in-office oral sedation options, and he’s on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center. As an attending pediatric dentist at HUMC, Dr Engel retains operating room privileges, allowing for an array of treatment modalities and anaesthesia options.

www.kindersmiles.com

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11 Ways Your Child Can Alleviate Discomfort [with Braces]

A [Complete] History of the Tooth Fairy

Dentist, Endodontist or Orthodontist? {FACTS!}

KinderSmiles Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist [New Website]

Your Child – Before and After Braces [7 Facts]

Should My Child get Ceramic or Metal [Braces?]

What Will My Crown Be Like? (5 ANSWERS)

6 Types of Orthodontic Emergency (FACTS)

10 Foods My Child Can’t Eat [With Braces]?

10 Tips For Orthodontic Device (Care)

KinderSmiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

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