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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Dr. Scott Amer, DMD's Expert Contributions
  • Is it important for children to floss their teeth daily?

    as a parent and a pediatric dentist it is most important to pick your battles, especially with an 8yo.....oral health priority one is what goes in the mouth on a daily basis. #2 is to establish lifelong oral hygiene habits with brushing twice daily (after breakfast and after last evening 'snack'). generally speaking an 8yo isn't quite co-ordinated enough to floss by themselves and probably doesn't want the 'rents in their mouth.....i suggest once a week let them try to get in between the molars! READ MORE

  • Do kids with lactose intolerance have weak teeth?

    The short answer is no. Permanent teeth start to develop slightly before birth and afterwards, so a lot is dependent on prenatal and early feeding habits. The strength of the teeth is more genetic in nature, but prevention will help protect the teeth. The importance of calcium in good bone development (including the jaw bones) is very important, but remember, cows milk is not the only (or best source) for calcium, after all, your son is not a calf, but a human (I am not a big fan of cow's milk). Great sources of calcium include broccoli, kale (and other dark green veggies), beans, and fish. Also, some OJ and non-dairy milks are calcium fortified! Eat healthy, brush after meals, and smile, smile, smile!! READ MORE

  • What are the chances that the spaces in my daughter's teeth will recur when her permanent teeth grow in?

    The anterior primary teeth (front baby teeth) are always smaller than the permanent successors so good likelihood the spaces will go away. The exception might be if the top two middle teeth have a large thick frenum between them (the gum 'meat') or if there is a family history of diastema (spaces) As an aside, the posterior permanent teeth tend to be slightly smaller in dimension.... READ MORE

  • When should a child start brushing his own teeth?

    the longer a parent or care giver can participate and share the tooth brushing responsibilities the better off the child will be in the long run. ideally you want to establish good habits as early as possible and that includes brushing after, at the very least, breakfast and dinner. a child can begin to share the brushing routine and be given more responsibility by the time they can handle a fork and knife by themselves. this exhibits good manual dexterity and therefore competency to brush properly. getting them to stay in there long enough (at least 2 minutes) is another story ;)) READ MORE

Dr. Scott Amer, DMD's Practice location

1551 Broadway -
Hewlett, NY 11557
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New patients: 516-980-1015, 516-295-2000

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