Children's dentistry
Children's Dentistry in Greenwich, CT
Children are seen here alongside their parents, at their own pace, by dentists who explain every instrument before they use it.
What it involves
A first appointment is mostly a friendly conversation, a ride in the chair, and a gentle count of the teeth. We never rush a child who is not ready, because a comfortable first experience is what keeps a child from dreading the dentist as an adult.
From there, care moves on to sealants on new molars, fluoride where enamel needs extra protection, and small fillings caught early enough to stay small. Where the schedule allows, we book siblings back to back so a school morning is not interrupted twice.
First visit
Around the first birthday, or whenever the first teeth arrive
Family blocks
Siblings and parents seen consecutively where the schedule allows
Preventive
Sealants, fluoride varnish, and habit and bite monitoring as they grow
Patient rating
5.0 from 121 reviews
Who this is for
When we recommend it
- Your child's first tooth has come in and you are not sure when to start visits.
- A permanent molar has just come in and you want it sealed before decay gets a foothold.
- Your child feels anxious about the dentist after a difficult experience elsewhere.
- You would like the whole family seen in one trip rather than several separate appointments.
- A small cavity has been spotted and you want to understand the options before it grows.
Step by step
How the treatment runs
- 01
Getting acquainted
The first visit is largely a conversation and a ride in the chair, so the room becomes a familiar place rather than a strange one.
- 02
Gentle exam
We count teeth and look for early decay at a pace your child sets, explaining each instrument before it is used.
- 03
Preventive work
Sealants on new molars and fluoride varnish where enamel needs the help, usually completed the same visit.
- 04
Family scheduling
We book siblings and parents back to back where the day allows, so one morning away from school or work covers everyone.
Afterwards
What to expect once you leave
Same day
Sealants and fluoride need nothing special afterward. Normal eating can resume once any topical numbing has worn off.
First few weeks
We check a newly sealed molar at the next cleaning to confirm the sealant is still intact.
Long term
Children who start young and are seen every six months rarely need anything beyond preventive care and the occasional small filling.
First visits and cleanings for children are quoted before the appointment, just as for an adult, so there are no add-ons discovered at checkout.
Sealants and small fillings are estimated in writing once the doctor sees exactly which teeth need them, since not every molar does.
We submit claims to your plan directly and accept cards and HSA or FSA funds.
Other ways to go
What we would also put in front of you
Wait until the first cavity
Some families skip early visits altogether, though it usually means the first appointment is a treatment appointment rather than a calm one.
Sealants only, skip fluoride
Reasonable if your child's water supply and diet already provide good fluoride exposure. Ask us about this when you call.
Fillings instead of sealants
Waiting for a cavity to form before acting is always an option, but a sealant is far simpler than the filling it can prevent.
Read moreWhy patients choose us for this
Seen where their parents are patients too
Children are seen in the same office as their own parents, not referred out to a separate pediatric practice.
Nothing forced
A child who is not ready for a procedure that visit is not pushed into one. We simply come back to it another time.
Instruments explained first
We show and switch on the mirror, the polisher and the light before they touch anything, which is what keeps the next visit easy.
5.0 from 121 reviews
“I am extremely happy with my experience with Dr. Yeterian and Dr. Marwaha. Both doctors are very professional, caring, and attentive. They took the time to explain everything clearly and made me feel comfortable and well cared for during my visits. The office staff is friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere is calm and welcoming.”
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Q & A
Questions we are asked about children's dentistry
Sooner than most parents expect — around their first birthday. Very little treatment happens at that visit; it exists so the chair, the light and the mirror feel familiar long before anything needs fixing.
Yes. Our digital sensors use only a fraction of the radiation older film required, and we take them only when there is a real reason, such as a suspected cavity between teeth or a permanent tooth coming in that we cannot otherwise see.
It depends on which tooth it is and how soon it is due to come out naturally. A molar with several years of use left is usually restored, while a front tooth about to loosen on its own may not need treatment. We explain the reasoning so you understand the timing.
Usually fifteen to twenty minutes. We keep it deliberately short so a young child's attention does not run out before the visit ends on a good note.
No. Sealants are painted on and cured with light, with no drilling and no numbing needed in most cases.
We give you a written estimate once we know exactly what is needed, since a first visit with no treatment costs less than one that includes sealants or a filling.
We slow down, explain each step in child-sized language, and take breaks as needed. Most children handle a small filling well once they know what to expect.
Where we are
Cos Cob, minutes from central Greenwich
211 East Putnam Avenue, Suite 2-6, Cos Cob, CT 06807. Parking at the building. Mon–Tue 8a–7p, Wed–Thu 8a–5p, Fri 9a–2p.
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