By the time children reach their late teens, almost eighty percent of them will have dental cavities. To cope with the problems concerning your children's teeth, you will have to consult a pediatric dentist.

The American Dental Association defines pediatric dentistry as "an age-defined specialty that provides primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs." Pediatric dentists provide care for their specific age group of patients. There is no limitation to the types of treatment they provide.

Pediatric dentists are "primary providers". In other words, referral of patients is not required. Parents of children can choose to have their children evaluated and treated by a pediatric dentist in the same way they get their child treated by a pediatrician. They see patients at any age from birth up to their late teens. They also look after patients' special health care needs. They have the training and experience to evaluate and treat patients who are medically compromised - such as patients with hemophilia, leukemia, congenital syndromes, and so on.

In New York, you will find many modern techniques being applied in the field of pediatric dentistry. Laser dentistry is one such example. This technology can be applied for treatment of cavities, root canals or reshaping gum lines with precision. And all this without causing any pain! Pediatric dentists believe that if children are given a pain-free dental experience that will lead to better oral care in future.

Again, it would be wise for the parents to choose their pediatric dentist carefully so that their children get the best treatment from qualified, experienced practitioners.