I am excited to help the very young and those with special needs in our community, delivering dental care in a manner that helps them realize their own potential. Oftentimes, kids underestimate their own abilities and oftentimes adults underestimate a childs potential and inner resources to accomplish dental work that might seem daunting to many.
When were done, a sense of accomplishment and pride is instilled in each child, through their hard work and development of their abilities. This brings them satisfaction, happiness, and excitement. How we accomplish dental care as a team doctor, patient, parent, assistant is very fulfilling.
I love working closely with each patient. I love making a difference by helping them improve their oral health, taking them out of discomfort, and showing them their full potential to participate in their care. I especially love to see the smiles on patients faces when they give me a thumbs up during a procedure and am very appreciative of their approval. Dr. Laszlo Ledenyi
Each of Dr. Ledenyis team members is kind, caring, compassionate, and loves what they do. They involve parents at every step of treatment, helping them understand how they can best improve their childs dental health. The team interacts with each patient on an age-appropriate level, with respect, kindness, and courtesy.
Dr. Ledenyi believes its important to stay current on the evolving research, treatment philosophies, practices, and standards in pediatric dentistry. As technology and science improve, so does the practitioners ability to deliver advanced care to improve a patients oral health and wellbeing.
Dr. Ledenyi was born in Budapest, Hungary. When he was 12, he and his family left the country while it was under Communist rule. They made it to refugee camps in Europe and eventually to New York City.
Dr. Ledenyi and his wife have two children that are now forging their own paths as young adults. The familys organic farm residents include two rescued cats, a dog named Lulu, and chickens, resucued ponies and horses. The family has a beautiful orchard, filled with apple, pear, peach, fig, citrus, and cherries trees that they planted. They also grow delicious asparagus and look forward to it every spring.
When hes not working, youll likely find Dr. Ledenyi on the farm: tinkering, repairing, maintaining fences, and caring for creatures. He can also be found in the garden: tidying, planting, weeding, and tending to the vegetables and herbs. The family is particularly drawn to heirloom plant varieties.
Dr. Lewis is a general dentist who has particular interest in pediatric dentistry and special care dentistry. While she is part of our pediatric dental team, she also brings additional services to our community, caring for the oral health of adults with special care needs.
Growing up in a family that moved frequently, Dr. Lewis was able to explore and appreciate different paths early in life . Ohio, Alabama, New York, U.S Virgin Islands and Massachusetts are just a few of the places she has lived. Though moving as a child had its challenges, she believes each move led to worthwhile opportunities and treasured experiences. At the tender age of 14, Dr. Lewiss pediatric dentist planted the seed of a career in dentistry.
Witnessing her parents foster children devote their lives to uplifting others, Dr. Lewis was taught to exemplify values of gentleness, integrity, compassion, service, hope, generosity, kindness and humility.
Dr. Lewis graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2019. During her studies there, Dr. Lewis engaged in outreach projects that demonstrated her commitment to the oral health of children and adults with special needs. Dr. Lewis was accepted into the highly esteemed Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Boston Chapter. As a fellow, she created and implemented an oral health project targeting youth without homes. Overseas in Haiti and Peru, she enjoyed coalescing her passion for service and public health. Dr. Lewis' notable and extensive outreach and leadership at Tufts led to her induction into the prestigious Honos Civicus Society.
We recognize that all of our young patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your child to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
'Dr. Ledenyi and his team are friendly, kind, efficient, and acommodating. My 2 year old is generally very anxious during doctors visits, but didn 't shed a single tear at Clayton Pediatric Dentistry. My 5 year old also enjoys our visits there.' August 2019
A child's first visit to the dentist should be enjoyable. Children are not born with a natural fear of the dentist, but they can fear the unknown. Our office makes a special effort to use pleasant, non-frightening, simple words to describe each treatment. We want you and your child to feel at ease from the moment your family arrives at our office.
Children should visit the dentist by their first birthday. It is important that your child's newly-erupted teeth (erupting at six to 12 months of age) receive proper dental care and benefit from proper oral hygiene habits right from the beginning.
Your child's first primary, or baby, teeth will begin to erupt between the ages of six to 12 months, and will continue to erupt until about age three. During this time, your child's gums may feel tender and sore. To help alleviate this discomfort, we recommend that you soothe the gums by rubbing a clean finger or a cool, wet cloth across them. You may also choose to make use of a teething ring.
Your child's primary teeth are shed at various times throughout childhood. Permanent teeth begin erupting at age six, and continue until age 21. Adults have 28 permanent teeth (32, teeth including wisdom teeth).
As your child's teeth erupt, be sure to examine them every two weeks, looking for lines and discoloration that may be caused by decay. Remember that sugary foods and liquids can attack a new tooth, so take care that your child brushes his or her teeth after feeding or eating. We recommend brushing two times a day for optimal oral hygiene.
Brushing can be fun, and your child should brush as soon as the first tooth arrives. When a baby's tooth erupts, parents should brush the tooth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. For children younger than two, do not use fluoride toothpaste unless advised to do so by your dentist or other healthcare professional. We suggest reviewing proper tooth brushing procedures with your child.
Flossing is also a part of good oral hygiene habits, and your dentist will discuss with you the right time to start flossing your child's teeth. If you notice signs of decay, contact your dentist immediately.
Tooth decay is caused by sugars left in your mouth that turn into an acid, which can break down your teeth. Children are at high risk for tooth decay for a simple reason: many children and adolescents do not practice regular, good oral hygiene habits. Proper brushing and flossing routines combined with regular dental visits help keep tooth decay away.
Your child should visit the dentist every six months for regular dental cleanings and checkups. We recommend fluoride treatments twice a year along with cleanings to keep teeth their strongest. Tooth sealants are also recommended because they seal the deep grooves in your child's teeth, preventing decay from forming in these hard-to-reach areas. Sealants last for several years, but will be monitored at your child's regular checkups.