Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry Services 
for Patients in Hamburg, NY & Beyond

Pediatric Dentistry Hamburg, Eden, Lakeview, Blasdell & Springville, NY
Looking for a local pediatric dentist you can trust to treat your children with all the proper care? Having raised four children of his own as well as spending over 14 years coaching youth amateur sports, Dr. Blake has had extensive experience in understanding what makes children “tick,” what motivates them and what turns them off. 

Mentored for 15 years by one of Buffalo’s premiere pediatric dentists, he is in a unique position to provide comprehensive pediatric dentistry and preventative dentistry services. From routine exams and teeth cleanings to X-rays, we're proud to offer our pediatric dental care services to children throughout Lakeview, Blasdell, Eden, Hamburg, Orchard Park, Cheektowaga, and Springville, NY.

Contact our pediatric dentistry practice today to learn more about our services and schedule an appointment!

IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Children cannot be considered “just little people.” They have a unique physiology, anatomy as well as a psychology that is different from adults. Fortunately, Dr. Blake understands these differences and applies that knowledge to his pediatric dentistry services.

• The ways that children respond to medications differs from adults; dosage of medications need to be properly adjusted for their unique physiology. Use of certain antibiotics such as tetracycline and other drugs may be contraindicated due to their effect on the developing teeth.
• Their oral anatomy is different, in part that their bodies are still growing. Their primary or deciduous teeth are not just “temporary teeth”, they actually form a scaffold around the still developing jaws, sinus cavities and bones of the face. Premature loss of the first or primary teeth without proper management of the now open spaces can have devastating consequences for both the secondary or permanent teeth, as well as for the proper growth of the jaws and bones of the face. Proper maintenance of these teeth through pediatric dentistry services will encourage the correct growth of the jaw as well as the correct development and positioning of the still developing permanent teeth.
• Children may behave differently from adults, with highly variable levels of social confidence and sense of security around strangers or even very familiar, trusted doctors and other healthcare providers. Our pediatric dentist strives to make all patients comfortable.
• Equally important is the fact that good habits of oral hygiene and proper nutrition, as well as an encouraged attitude about visits to the dentist, start at a young age. These attitudes that form early on are often the same ones that children carry with them well into adulthood. They can have a profound effect on a person’s dental health and their acceptance of both preventative and necessary corrective dental treatments.
• For all these reasons and many more, your child’s pediatric dentist should be one who has the proper knowledge and experience to help care for them, perform proper exams and treatment where indicated, and offer timely recommendations about such issues as when to enlist the services of an orthodontist to properly manage space for teeth and the proper growth of the jaws.
• Dr. Blake has a wealth of experience treating children that started in his general practice residency at the Millard Fillmore Hospital where developmentally disabled children were routinely treated in the operating room under general anesthesia. 
• He had much further experience with pediatric dental patients while working alongside one of the Buffalo area’s most respected pediatric dentists and continues to successfully treat many children today in his general dental practice serving Hamburg, Orchard Park, Blasdell, Eden, and Lakeview, NY.
• Come see our wall of artwork, courtesy of many of our very talented young patients. Perhaps your child’s masterpiece will be the next one to grace our halls!! Contact our office today to schedule your child's next pediatric dentistry appointment!

THE BENEFITS OF VISITING A DEDICATED PEDIATRIC DENTISTS

Visiting a dedicated pediatric dentist can be a positive experience for many children. Our team’s goal is to keep your child’s teeth and gums healthy from infancy through adolescence, providing the foundations for lifelong good habits. Here are some of the chief benefits of visiting a dedicated pediatric dentist:


● Welcoming Environment: Visiting the dentist can be scary at a young age. Our pediatric dentists have the specific experience to put your child at ease, providing a child-friendly environment that makes dental visits less intimidating. Our office can handle the different behaviors of children, helping your little one feel safe and comfortable during procedures. Our techniques are gentle yet effective, minimizing discomfort and helping build effective oral health habits that will stick with your child for life.

● Targeted Treatment: Children have unique anatomy and physiology concerns that don’t apply to adults. Our pediatric dentist has the knowledge, skill, and experience to incorporate those differences into our practice, allowing our office to treat your child more effectively.

●      Build Good Habits: Our pediatric dentist focuses on providing effective preventive care, educating children and parents on the best practices for brushing, flossing, and overall oral hygiene. We provide regular interventions such as fluoride treatments and dental sealants to protect against cavities and protect your child’s teeth as they grow.

● Prevent Future Issues: Our office monitors the development of your child’s teeth and jaws, allowing us to identify and address potential orthodontic issues early. This proactive approach helps guide the growth of your child’s mouth, keeps their teeth and gums healthy, and improves general health and well-being.


The team at James M. Blake D.D.S., PC provides compassionate dental care to children throughout Cheektowaga, Orchard Park, Hamburg, Springville, Eden, Blasdell, and the surrounding areas of Western New York. If your child needs dental care, contact us to schedule an appointment! 

If you and your family live in Hamburg, Blasdell, Cheektowaga, Eden, Lakeview, Orchard Park, Springville, NY or a neighboring town, it is important that you have a dependable source of pediatric dentistry near you. This is where James M Blake D.D.S., PC comes in! For over 30 years, our office has been providing compassionate and caring pediatric dentistry services to the youth of Hamburg, Blasdell, Cheektowaga, Eden, Lakeview, Orchard Park, Springville, NY and beyond. Call our office today to learn more about our pediatric dentistry services or to make an appointment!

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