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Remineralization of Early Cavities

An article in The Wall Street Journal titled “Simple Dental Treatments May Reverse Decay” discusses a possible approach to addressing early cavities. “A recent study led by Wendell Evans at the University of Sydney supports growing evidence that e...read more

Tooth fairy traditions from around the world

Tooth fairy traditions from around the world Losing baby teeth is a rite of passage we love to celebrate at CPW Pediatric Dentistry. Many American children are familiar with the tooth fairy, who exchanges teeth placed under pillows with money or g...read more

Help! My child won’t stop sucking his thumb

Help! My child won’t stop sucking his thumb! A problem we frequently encounter at Central Park West Pediatric Dentistry is thumb sucking. For many children, thumb or finger sucking creates a sense of comfort and security. This habit may be present t...read more

Sealants on Primary Teeth: New research from the Journal of the American Dental Association

Sealants on Primary Teeth: New research from the Journal of the American Dental Association Here at Central Park West Pediatric Dentistry, we often recommend placing sealants on primary molars, especially for children who are at higher risk of devel...read more