Professional pediatric teeth cleanings keep your child's smile bright, healthy, and cavity-free.
A teeth cleaning at Open Bright Pediatric Dentistry is gentle, thorough, and built around your child’s comfort. Every visit typically includes:
By keeping every cleaning calm and encouraging, we help your child build trust and a lifelong love of healthy smiles.
A calm, playful setting and a gentle team help your child relax before the cleaning begins.
We check teeth, gums, and bite for early signs of cavities or developmental concerns.
A smooth polish and thorough flossing leave teeth fresh, clean, and free of trapped debris.
For most children, we recommend a professional cleaning and exam every six months. Children who are prone to cavities, wear braces, or have other needs may benefit from more frequent visits — Dr. Laurie will recommend the right schedule for your child.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child’s first dental visit by age one or within six months of their first tooth. Gentle cleanings can begin as soon as your child has teeth, helping them grow comfortable with dental care early.
Not at all. Pediatric cleanings are gentle and completely painless. Our team explains each step in kid-friendly language and works at your child’s pace, so the visit stays calm — and often even fun.
A checkup is the exam where we look for cavities and monitor your child’s development, while a cleaning removes plaque and tartar and polishes the teeth. At Open Bright, we usually combine both in one easy, comfortable visit.
Talk about the visit in a positive way, read a fun book about going to the dentist, and avoid scary words. Let our team know about any worries ahead of time — we use gentle, child-friendly techniques to help every child feel safe.
Yes. Dr. Laurie is experienced in caring for children with special needs and tailors each cleaning to your child’s comfort, sensory needs, and pace. You can learn more on our special needs dentistry page.
In most cases, yes. A fluoride treatment after the cleaning strengthens enamel and adds an extra layer of cavity protection. We’ll always talk it through with you first.
We accept most major PPO dental plans, and preventive cleanings are often fully or largely covered. Not sure about your plan? Fill out our insurance form and we’ll check the details for you.
Not sure if we work with your dental plan? Fill out the form and we will check for you! For your convenience, we accept payments from most major PPO Insurance plans, including Delta Dental, Careington. Cigna, United Healthcare, Sunlife, MetLife, Aetna, Guardian, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, 32BJ, and more.
Open Bright is here to make your child smile.
Call (347) 767-3993 or schedule online to set up your visit.
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