What Can I Do [If My Child Is Missing a Permanent Tooth?]

June 6, 2019/0 Comments/in children dental health /by Darryl Engel

If your child has started to lose their baby teeth, you should begin to see the eruption of their permanent teeth. While this is usually a joyous occasion, it’s possible that one or more of their permanent teeth won’t come in like they’re supposed to, which can make for a stressful situation. There’s also the possibility that a permanent tooth could fall out because of an accident or injury. In any case, it’s important to know what to do if your child is missing one or more permanent 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.

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6 Ways to Help [Your Child] Understand the Dental Process

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

You know the importance of dental health and proper oral hygiene habits, but it is difficult to get your children to understand this, especially if they are timid. If you are like many parents, every time your child is faced with a new and unfamiliar situation, he or she refuses to cooperate and ends up in tears.

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.

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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.

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Your Home is a Child Tooth Injury Nightmare (7 FACTS)

April 20, 2019/0 Comments/in children dental health, pediatric dentist /by Darryl Engel

Over 50 percent of children sustain some type of injury to the tooth in their lifetime. These injuries are more common among boys 2-4 years of age, and boys and girls between the ages of two and three. Injuries more are common among these age groups because this is the age when motor coordination is developing. In addition, children in this age group are more active and involve themselves in rough play. Falls, fights and sports injuries are the most common causes of tooth injuries in children at home.

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.

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Anxious About Your Preteen’s Teeth (Falling Out?)

March 16, 2019/0 Comments/in children dental health /by Darryl Engel

Keeping your preteen’s mouth healthy is one of your most important jobs as a parent. Oral health concerns affect almost every other aspect of your child’s health, so keeping their teeth and mouth clean can help keep the rest of their body up to snuff by limiting exposure to dangerous bacteria and infections that can arise from cavities and other situations resulting from improper oral care.

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.

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What Helps {Children} Remain cavity-free?

March 7, 2019/0 Comments/in children dental health /by Darryl Engel

A cavity? Let’s face it, there is nothing more joyous than a toothless grin from a child. Many children bear such smiles with silver crowns, an indicator of protective covering or filling to maintain the tooth’s form after decay. For children, baby teeth are thinner than those with adult or permanent teeth, so prevention is important.

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.

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All The Facts on Teething (EPIC LIST)

February 22, 2019/0 Comments/in children dental health, pediatric dentist /by Darryl Engel

So, teething. The appearance of a baby’s first few teeth are momentous occasions for parents, but the pain caused by erupting teeth usually makes babies very cranky. Cutting and growing milk teeth is not a pleasant experience, and babies express their pain and discomfort by becoming more irritable. Babies may manifest a lot of symptoms while they’re cutting and growing teeth, but they’re not always due to the process of new teeth coming through.

Your tiny bundle of joy may develop many viral illnesses during their first year of life, so symptoms of these ailments may coincide with those caused by new teeth. Your new arrival is a source of joy and excitement, so parents do their best to make things better when baby’s not feeling well. There are many ways to help babies feel more comfortable and ease their pain, but be prepared for lots of fussiness and sleepless nights in the interim.

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.

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The Definitive Guide to Oral Health [7 EPIC FACTS]

December 31, 2018/0 Comments/in children dental health /by Darryl Engel

Maintaining good oral health isn’t hard, but common laziness makes it so. This is especially important for children. Parents knowledge is crucial in fighting against bad habits and tooth problem. In this guide, we will discuss the many techniques and tools you and your children will need to maintain your oral health and prevent diseases and bacteria from taking over your mouth.

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.

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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.

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How Do Dental Sealants Work? (READ HERE)

November 15, 2018/0 Comments/in children dental health /by Darryl Engel

How do dental sealants work? Despite numerous campaigns geared towards enticing children to brush their teeth regularly, many kids do not brush thoroughly as is recommended. Most will simply fiddle with the toothbrush for a few seconds and consider the job done. Often, they miss the back 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.

https://www.kindersmiles.com

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What Can I Do [If My Child Is Missing a Permanent Tooth?]

6 Ways to Help [Your Child] Understand the Dental Process

Dentist, Endodontist or Orthodontist? {FACTS!}

Your Home is a Child Tooth Injury Nightmare (7 FACTS)

Anxious About Your Preteen’s Teeth (Falling Out?)

What Helps {Children} Remain cavity-free?

All The Facts on Teething (EPIC LIST)

The Definitive Guide to Oral Health [7 EPIC FACTS]

10 Tips For Orthodontic Device (Care)

How Do Dental Sealants Work? (READ HERE)

KinderSmiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

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