131 Columbia Turnpike Ste. 2A
Florham Park, NJ 07936
Phone:
973-377-5117
Fax:
973-377-4942
Gentle Dentistry With A Personal Touch
Children’s Dentistry
Dr. Carollo and his staff treat children, teenagers, and young adults as well as adults. The office is truly a “Family Practice”. The office has an area just for children. Special sitting area, books and magazines for all ages. Television and video games occupy even the smallest child while in the reception area.
● All phases of Children and Adolescent Dentistry.
● Orthodontic Evaluation and Recommendations.
● You will meet with our dental hygienists or dental assistants, who generally do
a full exam, any necessary x-rays, and fluoride if indicated.
● Then you will see Dr. Carollo who will do a comprehensive exam, (including an
orthodontic and stage development evaluation.
● Specific hygiene instructions.
Preventative recommendations, like sealants, sports guards, etc.
Child’s special Reading Area
Back to School Dental Tips. Health Meals and Snacking Advise:
Now that school is back in session, Dr. Carollo has some advice and tips for healthy meals, healthy snacks and dental health:
● When scheduling health care appointments, don't overlook a dental checkup for
your child: a dental examination is as important as your child's medical exam and
should be a regular part of back-to-school preparations.
● Regular dental checkups and preventive dental care, such as cleanings and fluoride
treatment, provide children with "smile" insurance.
● Junk foods and sugar drinks gradually have replaced nutritious beverages and foods
for many of our children.
● American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics
(AAP) remind parents that what their children eat, and how often they eat, have a
dramatic impact on their oral and overall health.
● Sweetened drinks are the primary source of added sugar in the daily diet of
children. One 12-ounce can of soda contains the equivalent of 12 teaspoons of
sugar.
● Bottled water is more popular now than ever. but fluoride is not in "Bottle Water".
The majority of bottled waters on the market do not contain optimal levels (0.7-1.2
ppm) of fluoride.
● ADA tips to reduce tooth decay:
1) Regular Dental Visits: two times per year!
2) Sugary foods and drinks consumed as part of a meal are less harmful than as a
snack. Saliva production increases during meals and helps neutralize acid
production and rinse food particles from the mouth.
3) Limit between-meal snacks. If craving a snack, choose nutritious foods and
consider chewing sugarless gum afterward. Sugarless gum increases saliva flow
and helps wash out food and decay producing acid.
4) Drink more water. Consuming optimally fluoridated water can help prevent tooth
decay. If you're choosing bottled water, check the label for fluoride content.
5) Brush your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and floss daily
● Visit us online at: www.drjohncarollo.com/childrens-dentistry.html for more
information on Children's Dentistry and Other Dental Heath Concerns!
Did You Know That!
● Children and adolesents should have Pit & Fissure Sealants on all their adult back
teeth, (pre-molars & molars), to help prevent decay from starting on the biting
surfaces of teeth.
● Children should have fluoride in their vitamins from age 2 through age 14 for strong and
healthy tooth development? Ask your pediatrician or your dentist about fluoride
supplements.
● A good rule of thumb is that when children can dress themselves and tie their
own shoes, then they can start brushing on their own but will still need parent’s
supervision?
● When there are tight contacts between your child’s teeth, flossing should start early on.
Children will need help with flossing and should be done by parents once a day.
Child's Dental Visit With Our Hygienist
Children’s Dental Health Links:
Picture Wall with photographs of all the Children who visit Dr. Carollo’s Office
Commited To Patient Satisfaction!
John A. Carollo, DMD
General and Family Dentistry
131 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 2A ● Florham Park, NJ07932
T. 973- 377-5117 ● F. 973-377-4942
Please Call Our Dedicated Staff Today, 973-377-5117!
