Pediatric Dentistry Brooklyn

Dental Care Services For Children In Brooklyn NYC

At A Glance: Pediatric Dentistry In Brooklyn

Pediatric Dental Care: Gentle, comprehensive oral health care tailored specifically to infants, children, teens, and young individuals with special healthcare needs.
Preventive & Behavioral Focus: Advanced preventive strategies—like cavity education, sealants, and cleanings—paired with supportive behavioral guidance to keep visits completely stress-free.
Expert Brooklyn Practice: Led by Dr. Patricia Larosiliere (“Dr. Patty”), an NYU Langone-trained specialist providing compassionate, conservative care in the heart of Brooklyn.

Welcome to Little Smiles Of Brooklyn, where protecting your child’s health and happiness starts with a bright, healthy smile. Located right in Brooklyn at 21 Prescott Place, our practice—led by Dr. Patricia Larosiliere (“Dr. Patty”)—provides gentle, tailored dental care for growing smiles.

We know that life in Brooklyn moves fast, and balancing work, childcare, and transportation can make scheduling healthcare visits stressful. That is why we have designed our practice to be a welcoming, low-stress home for your family’s oral health. From routine preventive checkups to specialized restorations, our conservative approach stops cavities before they start while helping your child build a positive, lifelong relationship with the dentist.

Pediatric Dentistry Services In Brooklyn

Children’s teeth require specialized care at every developmental stage. As a licensed pediatric dentist with advanced residency training from NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn, Dr. Patty blends expert clinical knowledge with compassionate behavioral techniques to ensure every visit is safe, gentle, and fun.

Dental Cleanings & Routine Exams: Essential preventive visits designed to gently remove plaque, monitor bite and facial growth, and spot potential issues early before they cause discomfort.
Dental Sealants: A quick, painless protective coating applied to the deep grooves of molars to act as a barrier against food particles and cavity-causing bacteria.
Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings: Conservative, natural-looking restorations that repair cavities while preserving maximum healthy tooth structure without inducing anxiety.
Protective Dental Crowns: Durable, child-friendly crowns crafted to shield and strengthen teeth affected by severe decay or structural damage, restoring full chewing and speaking function.
Gentle Dental Extractions: Safe removal of primary teeth when necessary due to severe crowding or decay, executed with calm behavioral guidance to ensure complete patient comfort.
Behavior Management: Promoting positive attitudes for life-long comfort and familiarity with maintaining good dental health starts when children arrive at the office, is reinforced by every interaction with the dentist and team, and is enhanced if they can leave the office with a smile.
Children’s Sedation Dentistry: Ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for our pediatric dental patients with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) may be needed in some situations. Whether special needs, sensory sensitivity, or fear and anxiety, we believe children should get the care they need without undue stress.

Patient Benefits: Why Parents & Guardians Choose Dr. Patty & Little Smiles

Specialized Developmental Expertise: Clinical care explicitly tailored to the unique growth patterns, emotional needs, and oral health of growing children.
Conservative, Prevention-First Philosophy: Priority is placed on cavity prevention and family education, keeping procedures minimal, gentle, and non-invasive.
Reduced Anxiety & Fear: Positive behavioral guidance and child-friendly communication make visits predictable, empowering children to feel safe in the chair.
Convenient Local Care: Situated centrally at 21 Prescott Place to provide accessible healthcare that fits seamlessly into busy Brooklyn family routines.

Why Brooklyn Parents Trust Dr. Patty & Little Smiles

“Prevention should be the main goal for every child. Educating parents on ways to prevent cavities while building a positive relationship with children is at the heart of everything we do.” — Dr. Patty

Expert, Caring Leadership: Dr. Patty completed her specialized pediatric residency at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn, is an active member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, and possesses extensive experience caring for children with diverse and special healthcare needs.
A Welcoming Environment for All: Born in Haiti and raised in New York, Dr. Patty treats every child like family, drawing on community strength to ease fears and nurture comfortable, confident young patients.

Customer Experience: What to Expect

A Warm, Stress-Free Arrival: Step into a welcoming office designed to calm young minds and make families feel immediately at home.
Child-Centric Care & Explanations: Dr. Patty and our team guide your child through every step using simple, friendly language so nothing feels unexpected or intimidating.
Gentle Clinical Treatment: Whether receiving a simple routine cleaning or a conservative filling, treatments are delivered swiftly and painlessly with plenty of positive reinforcement.
Empowering Family Education: Leave your visit with customized oral hygiene tips, helpful answers to your questions, and a happy child looking forward to their next checkup!

Frequently Asked Questions: Pediatric Dentistry Brooklyn

What is the difference between a general dentist and a pediatric dentist?

A pediatric dentist completes two additional years of specialized residency training focused exclusively on the unique oral health needs, emotional development, and growth patterns of infants, children, teens, and individuals with special needs. Dr. Patty completed her specialized pediatric training right here in Brooklyn at NYU Langone Hospital.

When should my child have their first pediatric dentistry visit?

The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry recommends scheduling your child’s first visit when their first tooth appears, or by their first birthday. Early visits allow us to monitor development and help parents prevent cavities before they begin.

How does Little Smiles Of Brooklyn help children who are afraid of the dentist?

Dr. Patty uses advanced behavioral guidance techniques specifically designed to reduce fear and build trust. We take a patient, warm approach, explaining steps in child-friendly language to ensure every visit feels safe, predictable, and positive.