Routine Check-Up
At The Little Tooth Company, our routine check-ups are anything but routine! We make your child's dental care a fun event they look forward to. This is also an opportunity for Dr. Jay to monitor changes in your child’s mouth. We like to keep those precious smiles healthy!
Comprehensive Dental Exam
When you bring your child to our Southington, CT pediatric dental office as a new patient or as a regular patient, your child will always receive a dental exam to determine his or her current oral health. We make this a positive experience for your child at every stage of development! We want their visits to our office to be positive and interactive. We treat each child in our office like an individual.
Each exam consists of a tooth-by-tooth examination, soft tissue evaluation, and exam of their growth. They grow up so fast, and their bodies change continuously from infancy to their teens – including their teeth! By checking in every six months, we can ensure they are on track and help avoid or address decay and gum disease. We will make their dental appointments a fun event with prizes and high-fives from our supportive team.
Routine Dental X-Rays
Regular dental x-rays allow us to see beneath the surface of your child’s teeth, where decay likes to hide. We take periodic x-rays to record any changes, look for decay, and monitor growth. When we discover conditions, we can diagnose and treat them early. Dental x-rays are a great way to keep your child's smile happy and healthy!
Oral Hygiene Instruction
When your little one is still learning and frequently misses areas in their home care, we can help them develop a brushing technique that covers each surface of their teeth. Even the brightest kids need a little guidance with mastering the toothbrush! If you are still helping your child with brushing and flossing, we will go over the best practices so you can keep your child’s teeth clean in between dental appointments.
As your child grows, we will work with them, stressing the importance of oral hygiene and helping them maintain healthy habits.
Nutritional Counseling
Having a healthy diet contributes to oral health and wellness. If you have questions about which foods to serve more of and which to avoid, our knowledgeable team is happy to help! Kids of all ages love treats and sugary snacks. Eating right early in life can have long-lasting effects on your child’s long-term health.
Contact Us to Schedule Your Child’s Next Dental Check-Up
Dr. Jay Leung and our entire team look forward to welcoming your family to our dental office. We will make each experience a positive one so that your child has a great foundation for excellent oral health.
03/06/2014
"Dr. Jay is wonderful. He has been taking care of my sons teeth since he was a year old. My son always feels comfortable and leaves excited for his next appointment."
Frequently Asked Questions
Ideally, take your child to see a pediatric dentist after the first tooth appears or before his or her first birthday, whichever comes first. This will help prevent cavities and other oral health issues.
When your child’s first tooth begins to appear, clean it with a piece of gauze moistened with water twice a day.
When your child has multiple teeth, start cleaning them with a small toothbrush with very soft bristles. Use a 1/2 pea-sized amount of toothpaste with fluoride up until age two. Between the ages of two and five, use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste with fluoride.
You should brush your child’s teeth for him or her until your child has the manual dexterity to properly brush their own teeth. A rule of thumb for this is when your child can tie his or her own shoes.
Children should brush their teeth for two minutes twice per day—once after breakfast and once before they go to bed.
Meet Our Doctor:
Jay Leung DMD
Pediatric Dentist/Practice Owner
Originally a hockey-loving kid from Canada, Dr. Jay graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Knowing he had a passion for treating children, he specialized in pediatric dentistry at Boston University. For the past eight years, he’s been practicing pediatric dentistry in the Hartford area, putting smiles on patients and parents alike.
Outside of work, Dr. Jay volunteers for Mission of Mercy, which provides free dental care, healthcare and prescription medication to uninsured people in Connecticut and other ...