Dr. Scott Amer, DMD, Dentist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Scott Amer, DMD

Dentist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Dentistry

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1551 Broadway Hewlett NY, 11557
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Dr. Scott Amer is a pediatric dentist practicing in Hewlett, NY. Dr. Amer specializes in the oral health of children. Pediatric dentists tend to patients ranging in age from infancy to teenaged years. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Amer takes care of a childs teeth, gums and mouth. Children can face dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease without proper care. Pediatric dentists can provide dental examinations, give cleanings and treatments, repair cavitities and dental injuries like fractured or knocked-out teeth, diagnose oral conditions and more.

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  • Is it normal to have toothache after a dental cleaning?

    With an intensive cleaning, there are 2 possibilities: 1. the gums got a good deep cleanse and are irritated (sensitive) 2. the rubber prophy cup heated up a tooth and caused 'transient pulpitis' Either case, after a couple of days, the pain should subside (if it hasn't already). READ MORE

  • How long should you wait to eat after getting braces?

    Once the braces are on, he should be good to go and eat as long as he listens and follows the orthodontist's recommendations on allowable foods!!! (Personally, the sooner he eats, the sooner he will get used to the braces and he is less likely to be in discomfort from the initial putting on pain than an hour or two later.) READ MORE

  • Why does my son keep getting cavities?

    Good question with no simple answer. You need 3 things in order to "get" a cavity (cavities develop over time; you don't just get them): 1) A tooth (teeth) - if they are strong and not inherently weak (genetics), then it's a good thing (eating, smiling, etc.) 2) Plaque on the teeth - this is the home for bacteria that produce the acid that eat away and undermine the enamel to cause cavities. If there is no plaque, then there's no cavities, but sometimes improper brushing (not long or efficient enough) and not getting between the teeth (see flossing) allows plaque to build up. 3) Sugar substrate - this is what the bacteria use to make the acid. No sugar (right), then no acid and no cavity. Sugar comes in many forms and not just candy (all drinks with calories, fruits like raisins have more than grapes, etc., and even carbs like cereal and bread, if left on the teeth for more than 20 minutes, start breaking down to sugar) READ MORE

  • Can drinking milk strengthen teeth?

    Certainly, calcium and vitamin are essential building blocks for strong, healthy bones (including the jaws that support the teeth), but they do not necessarily strengthen teeth themselves. More importantly, particularly for children under the age of 3, keeping the teeth clean of bacteria and sugar (including lactose which is found in milk) is more important!! READ MORE

  • Can a 7 year old get braces?

    Yes and no......he can get them but it may be unnecessary and do more damage to the young roots of his front permanent teeth. Sometimes the gap closes all by itself as the side teeth come in or there may be more orthodontic needs than "just" the two front teeth. READ MORE

  • How long should a dental cleaning take for a child?

    As long as it takes. Your child could be wonderful in the chair (5 minutes) or can be acting out like the dickens, in which case it could take 15 minutes (not all cleaning, but a lot of psychology to make the experience easy and not fearful the next time). READ MORE

  • What age should a child start having dental cleanings?

    Don't feel guilty, but your daughter should have started seeing a dentist around her first birthday. The American Academies of Pediatrics, Pediatric Dentists as well as the American Dental and Medical Associations all came out with joint statements 25 years ago the children should be seen around their first birthday! An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure...and the good news is: IT IS NOT TOO LATE!!! Go now and start a lifetime of happy smiles!! READ MORE

  • Can you put braces on just a few teeth?

    It takes a village to raise a child.... In other words, you need to anchor and a foundation to move several teeth! If it's only a few teeth, you may want to consider a clear aligner system such as Invisalign or clear correct. READ MORE

  • What are the treatment options for a cracked tooth?

    My first inclination is that this is a baby tooth because a permanent tooth has to be severely weakened to crack. That aside, if the crack is minor and not into the nerve, it can be bonded or crowned. If into the nerve, then a root canal or extraction might be indicated. READ MORE

  • When will my child's teeth get loose?

    Generally speaking, the first two in are the first ones out (bottom front). This can happen any time between 5 and 7 with 4 1/2 or 7 1/2 not unheard of. Girls before boys and ethnicity can play a role in the age, but 5-7 is typical with teeth loosening 2 months ahead. READ MORE

  • Is it normal for kids to fall asleep with dental sedation?

    When you say sedated, I assume you're talking "laughing gas" or nitrous oxide and not anything stronger like IV sedation. Falling asleep at the dentist means he was relaxed and didn't feel anything, which is the purpose behind the sedation to begin with. I have had patients fall asleep in my chair while fixing cavities without any sedation, so no worries. READ MORE

  • What kind of doctor should I see for TMJ?

    For clicking or sliding jaw and potential TMJ issues, your son is best served by a dentist who treats TMJ/orthodontic problems.....not all of us do, so make sure you ask them what their experience is in treating teenagers!! READ MORE

  • What can I do to stop my 10-year-old from sucking his thumb?

    Short of cutting off his thumb there is very little YOU can do to make HIM stop. Digit sucking is a habit and like other habits (drinking, smoking, twirling hair) the perpetrator must be the one who wants to stop!! If your son is truly on board, then there are thumb guards, intraoral habit breakers (fixed or removable). You may want to guide him in the thought process of him wanting to stop...... Also, there is a good likelihood at 10yo any orthodontic damage due to thumb sucking is already present so keep in the back of your mind: it is easier to correct an orthodontic problem than it is to correct a psychologic problem ;)) READ MORE

  • How effective are fillings for baby teeth?

    Please do not refer to the first set of teeth as baby teeth. They may come in young, but the primary molars do not get replaced with permanent teeth until 11 and 12!! If your child is in discomfort from a cavity in a primary tooth, the first choice for proper development of the mouth and space maintenance is to restore (fill) the tooth!! READ MORE

  • How painful is a tooth extraction?

    Without any anesthetic, yes, a tooth extraction is painful, but no dentist would extract a tooth without numbing the area first. This renders the extraction area unfeeling. Because it is a front tooth, the root is tapered and the tooth virtually pops right out of the mouth!! READ MORE

  • Root canal on a baby tooth?

    The quick answer is maybe.......sorry , but you did not mention your child's age nor location of the tooth :( Primary tooth root canals are certainly acceptable treatment to preserve the tooth and the space it is maintaining for the permanent tooth that is due to follow it into the mouth. posterior teeth (molars) do not usually come in and out until 11 or 12, so a pulpotomy (most common type of baby tooth root canal) will preserve the tooth until that time. Alternate treatment could be extraction and space maintainer. By not doing either the 'root canal' or extract and spacer there is the distinct possibility of the tooth abscessing, which i am sure you do not want to take the chance of happening to your child ;) READ MORE

  • Can I use dental floss for my 4 year old?

    The sooner good habits are established, the more likely they will be lifetime good habits! If your child is cooperative, then by all means start flossing. It's more important to floss where there are contacts between the teeth; more likely in between molars than the front teeth (front teeth contacts means your child's mouth is small). The easiest thing is to lie the child on a bed or couch on your lap and use a floss on a stick aid. Gently go back and forth to 'break' the contact, then push back and then pull forward and lift. BE GENTLE, it only takes one slip to send your child off to being uncooperative. I usually recommend once or twice a week if the molars are in contact. If your child shows an interest because you are and there are no contacts, then only once a week ;) READ MORE

  • My child accidentally ate toothpaste. What should I do?

    Simply: yes, you are overreacting! At her age, even though all of her permanent teeth haven't all erupted (probably a few of the front teeth only), they are well on their way in development and the likelihood of a few tooth brushings of toothpaste being swallowed will have any effect is minimal (none). Likewise for the rest of her body (stomach or digestion, etc.) no ill effects!! READ MORE

  • Can braces cause injury?

    If you are getting traditional braces, i.e., brackets on each tooth with a wire to move the teeth, the initial putting them on is simple and painless (no need for numbing)! If you are getting clear aligners (invisalign or other), these, too, are pain-free; however, in both cases, in order to move the teeth, there is pressure exerted. This pressure can be somewhat uncomfortable, but remember everyone's threshold for pain differs (usually Tylenol or some mild analgesic will help). Good luck and I'm sure the end results will justify any "pain" you go through!! READ MORE

  • My daughter has all of her baby teeth in. What should I bring her to dentist?

    The major academies of medicine (AMA, ADA, AAPD, AAP, NIH) have jointly stated that children should have a dental "home" by their 1st birthday! The number one cause for missing school days is dental disease (cavities) and the easiest way of preventing cavities is by good oral hygiene and prevention. Finding a pediatric dentist should be relatively easy, as would be the first appointment (especially compared to waiting for a tooth ache to arise ;)) So, the quick answer is ASAP to the dentist!! P.S. The last baby tooth is lost around age 12, so there are a lot of years before then!! READ MORE

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