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Your Child's Trusted Dental Care Partner
At Kidsteethonly, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality oral healthcare for children from newborn to 18 years old. Our practice is built on a foundation of empathy, compassion, and specialized expertise, ensuring every child receives care tailored to their unique developmental and dental needs. As board-certified pediatric dentists, we combine advanced training with a deep understanding of how children think, communicate, and experience the world. Our child-friendly environment, designed to alleviate anxiety and foster positive associations, reflects our commitment to creating a welcoming space for young patients. We specialize in addressing challenges unique to pediatric dentistry, including treating baby teeth with age-appropriate techniques and offering laser frenectomy for tongue-tie and lip-tie release.Our teams decades of combined experience, coupled with ongoing engagement with current research, ensures we deliver evidence-based, cutting-edge care. We prioritize open communication with parents, providing clear explanations of procedures and personalized guidance for maintaining oral health. Recognizing the importance of early dental experiences, we strive to make every visit a positive, confidence-building encounter that sets the stage for lifelong oral health habits. Our community involvement and focus on accessibility further underscore our mission to be the trusted home for pediatric dental care in the Greater Utica Area.
Services
Pediatric Dental Care
Laser Frenectomy
Tongue-Tie Treatment
Preventive Care
Emergency Dentistry
Insurance Assistance
Immunization Policy
CareCredit Financing
Highlights and features
- Our board-certified pediatric dentists have decades of combined experience in child-specific dental care.
- We create a calming, child-friendly environment to reduce anxiety during dental visits.
- We offer laser frenectomy for tongue-tie and lip-tie release with minimal discomfort.
- Our team uses kid-friendly explanations to ensure children understand their treatment.
- We prioritize community engagement and accessible, personalized patient support.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Calming and kind staff
No tears during procedures
Fun, kid-oriented decor
Thorough explanations
Community involvement
Services
Pediatric Dental Care
Specialized oral healthcare for children aged 0-18, focusing on preventive care, early intervention, and treatment tailored to developmental stages. Our board-certified dentists use child-friendly techniques to ensure comfort while addressing unique pediatric dental needs, from baby teeth maintenance to complex procedures.
Laser Frenectomy
Minimally invasive laser treatment for tongue-tie and lip-tie conditions affecting nursing, speech, or oral hygiene. Performed in a calming environment, this procedure resolves functional issues with precision and reduced recovery time, supporting improved feeding and speech development in young patients.
Emergency Dentistry
After-hours care for urgent dental issues like trauma or severe pain. Established patients receive direct access to on-call dentists through voicemail instructions, ensuring timely intervention for injuries or acute conditions while maintaining a child-focused, reassuring approach during critical situations.
Preventive Care
Comprehensive preventive services including cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants to protect children's teeth. Education on proper brushing techniques and dietary habits is provided to parents, establishing lifelong oral health routines during routine checkups tailored to each child's comfort level.
CareCredit Financing
Flexible healthcare credit options for families managing extensive dental treatments. This specialized financing allows payment spreading while ensuring access to necessary care without compromising quality, supported by staff assistance in navigating financial arrangements and insurance coordination.
People
Dr. Norm Fusco
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with extensive community involvement. Specializes in creating positive dental experiences through child-friendly communication and anxiety-reducing techniques while maintaining rigorous clinical standards for young patients.
Dr. Mic
Pediatric Dentist
Skilled in explaining procedures to children with patience and clarity. Focuses on thorough parental consultation while making dental visits engaging and educational for patients through interactive, age-appropriate explanations during treatments.
Questions
What age range do you treat?
We care for children from newborn to 18 years old, focusing exclusively on pediatric dental needs.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We work with most insurance plans, including Emblem, and help maximize benefits while prioritizing necessary treatments.
What emergency services are available?
Established patients can reach on-call dentists after hours through our voicemail system for urgent care needs.
What payment options exist?
We accept cash, checks, major credit cards, and CareCredit financing for flexible treatment payment plans.
Are immunizations required?
Yes, we require up-to-date vaccinations for all patients to maintain a safe environment for children.
