Parent Resources Hub
At Open Sesame Dentistry, we are committed to providing affordable and quality dental care for your little ones. Explore expert tips, engaging videos, and easy-to-read articles designed to support your child’s dental health and overall well-being.
Helpful Video Resources
Tune in to short, engaging clips covering everything from brushing basics to child-friendly dental visits, helping your family maintain healthy, happy smiles.
How to Brush Your Teeth Properly – For Kids
Going to the Dentist – What to Expect for Kids
How to Floss Your Teeth Properly – For Kids
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Helpful Blog Articles
Tune in to short, engaging clips covering everything from brushing basics to child-friendly dental visits, helping your family maintain healthy, happy smiles.
Fluoride Treatment NYC – A modern solution for oral health in 2023/2024
Fluoride Treatment – A modern solution for oral health in 2025 As we approach 2025, fluoride treatments will remain an […]
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5 Tips for Keeping Kids’ Teeth Healthy Year-Round
5 Tips for Keeping Kids’ Teeth Healthy Year-Round We all want to give our children strong, healthy smiles and teeth […]
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Top 5 Benefits of Visiting a Pediatric Dentist in NYC: Why Early Dental Care Matters
Benefits of Visting a Ped. Dentist & Why Early Dental Care Matters For Your Child Early dental care for children […]
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Your kids Dental Visit - A Guide for Parents
1. What to expect during the First Visit:
Our friendly, experienced and knowledgeable first visits dental team will welcome your child and you. We will greet you and your child warmly, and create an inviting atmosphere that will help them feel at ease.
2. Preparing for your Child's First Visit:
We recommend the following to help your child prepare for their first dental appointment: Speak to them in a positive, reassuring way about the appointment. Watching videos or reading children's stories about the dentist is a great way to spend time together. Avoid using negative language and sharing your own dental fears or concerns with your child.
3. Comprehensive Examination:
We will examine your child's teeth, gums, and mouth, checking for signs of decay or any warning signs of developmental problems that need to be addressed.
4. Personalised Oral Health Advice:
We will provide you with professional advice and ensure you understand the best oral hygiene practices for your child based on their age and developmental stage, including recommendations regarding diet, brushing, and flossing.
5. Discussion and Education:
We will take the time to answer all your questions as comprehensively as possible to ensure you are happy and discuss any results of examinations with you, so you are fully informed and aware.
6. Creating a Positive Experience
Our goal is to create a positive experience for your child during their first dental appointment. We will use age-appropriate language, gentle techniques and child-friendly explanations to make sure your child is comfortable and safe throughout the appointment.
Scientific Journal Articles
Read through some of the scientific journal articles which we find have valuable information for parents or have contributed to in the past.
The Science and Art of Evidence-Based Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Clinics of North America Volume 61, Issue 3, July 2017, Pages xi-xii Click to Read More...
Conscious sedation in pediatric dentistry. A short review of the current UK guidelines and the technique of inhalational sedation with nitrous oxide
I. Holroyd, Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, Unit of Paediatric Dentistry, Eastman Dental Hospital, 256 Grays Inn Road, London Click to Read More...
Mothers' Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Concerning Their Kindergarten Children's Oral Health: A Cross-Sectional Study
Qahtan, D. K., et. al. (2025). Mothers' Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Concerning Their Kindergarten Children's Oral Health: A Cross-Sectional Study. Clinical and experimental dental research, 11(1), e70113. Click to Read More...