Cohen Alka V DDS MS PC

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We are pleased that you have chosen us to provide dental care for your child. Our pediatric dental practice is geared to the special dental needs of infants, children, adolescents and persons with physical and mental challenges. Dr. Alka Cohen has received specialized education in pediatric dentistry and out staff is well trained in children's dentistry. Dr. Alka Cohen is also a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What is a Pediatric Dentist?
A pediatric dentist has special training in the oral health and dental developments of infants, children and teens as well as behavior management. A pediatric dental degree requires an additional two to three years of study following the four-year dental degree. This special training allows pediatric dentists to provide the most up-to-date treatment for a wide variety of children's dental problems. Pediatric dentists are also trained to treat special patients who may have emotional, physical or mental handicaps. Dr. Cohen maintains state-of-the-art quality by attending numerous continuing education courses yearly.
Preparing Your Child
A child's first dental office experience often sets the tone for his or her attitude about dental care and oral health into adulthood. Therefore it is important to establish good feelings about "going to the dentist".
Our staff is dedicated to providing thorough and gentle dental care. We work to make dental treatment as pleasant as possible. We also need your support in helping to make your child's dental experience a satisfying one. Emphasize the positive aspects of regular dental care and a healthy mouth. Tell your child that going to the dentist is an important part of growing up. Avoid projecting any fears you might have about dental treatment. Instead, expect your child to react well and he or she probably will.
Kindness is the best tool we use to start your child on the road to a lifetime of good dental health. If your child is afraid, be reassuring. Young children often cry when faced with unfamiliar situations. Working together, we can overcome any apprehension your child may have.
X-Rays We take only those X-rays necessary for a complete diagnosis of your child's dental health. Generally, cavity-detecting X-rays are made every six months. An X-ray of the complete mouth (Panorex) is usually required between 5 and 7 years of age to check for proper growth and surrounding structures. Another Panorex is taken between the ages of 9 and 12 to check development of third molars (wisdom teeth), or for orthodontic evaluation.

In the event of a dental emergency, please call our office immediately. The first 30 minutes following a traumatic injury are critical. Dr. Cohen is available at all times. If you call after hours, our answering machine will give a number to contact Dr. Cohen.
If a permanent tooth is knocked out, rinse off. Do not scrub it. Gently place it back in the socket. If it will not go back in the socket, put it in milk. Call our office and arrange to be seen immediately. We will rearrange our schedule to see an injured child. Because many of the accidents children have involve the mouth, we frequently see emergencies. We make every attempt to remain on schedule, but emergencies occasionally cause delays. If this happens during your child's appointment, please remember we will always be available if your child is ever injured.