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Answers on teething, bottles, thumbs and pacifiers for parents of children under three.
5.0from 300+ Google reviewsThe first three years
Most of what matters in the first three years is habit, not treatment.
What goes in the bottle at night, how long the pacifier stays, and how you brush teeth someone is actively resisting.
From the first tooth to age three. Baby teeth guide chewing, speech and the adult teeth into place, so early visits watch how they come through.
We will talk it through with you at your child’s appointment.
Five steps
You hold your child; we look together.
Which teeth are through, which are coming.
Bottle, breast, pacifier, thumb: what is fine and what is not.
A practical demonstration on your own child.
Six months, usually.
Pediatric dental specialist
Elite’s pediatric dental specialist: first visits, cleanings, sealants and restorative care for infants, children and teens, with parents in the room.
Your child’s appointment
Siblings can be seen back to back, so you make one trip.
Two other options
From the first tooth to the teenage years, with a parent in the room.
Explore Pediatric DentistryCost and coverage
Our team guides you through your child’s dental benefits and the care HSA or FSA funds can pay for.
The plans we accept for pediatric dentistry include Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Horizon and MetLife. The plan type matters, so check the full list below.
Benefits differ from plan to plan. Call with the plan name on the card and we will confirm your child’s benefits.
Yes. Exams, cleanings, X-rays, sealants, fluoride and emergency treatment can all qualify for pre-tax HSA or FSA funds.
Our administrative team is here to help with insurance, scheduling and financial policy questions. Call 973-706-8339.
Eight common questions
By the first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth. The first visit is mostly a conversation with you.
It is about prevention and advice rather than treatment. The dentist gently checks your baby’s teeth, gums and jaw development and talks with you about feeding, fluoride, brushing, teething and preventing cavities. If your baby has started teething, you are shown the best way to keep the new teeth clean.
Yes. Once the first tooth appears, brush twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a smear of fluoride toothpaste about the size of a grain of rice. Before the first tooth, wipe the gums with a soft, damp cloth.
Teething usually begins around 6 months of age, although every child is different. A clean, chilled teething ring or a cool washcloth can comfort sore gums. If you are worried about teeth coming in late or a lot of discomfort, the pediatric team is happy to take a look.
White or brown spots near the gumline, discoloration, or small areas of damage on the teeth. If you notice chalky white spots on your baby’s front teeth, book an appointment as soon as you can so the area can be checked and treated early.
Yes. Decay can start as soon as the first tooth comes in if plaque and sugars stay on it. Regular brushing, healthy feeding habits and routine dental visits prevent it.
Toddlers become more independent with eating, drinking and brushing, which can raise their risk of cavities if good habits are not in place. Regular visits let the team monitor the new teeth, reinforce brushing, check how the bite is developing and address habits such as long-term thumb sucking or pacifier use before they affect the teeth.
