The entire staff at Dentistry for Children are focused on providing you and your child the best possible dental care and patient experience. Our dedicated team of pediatric dentists have each undergone years of additional training to hone the craft toward working exclusively with children. Their compassionate approach toward teaching preventative care, and friendly demeanor throughout your little ones visits means that you will all understand what actions needs to be taken and what the experience will be like before any procedure occurs. This is to ensure than both you and your child are comfortable with the equipment and processes involved as we build a lifetime of healthy smiles together.
Dentistry for Childrens newest pediatric dental office is now open in Howell, New Jersey. Located right on Route 9 in the Greenleaf at Howell shopping center, Monmouth County families will have access to quality pediatric dentistry in a fun and kid-friendly dental setting.
Were always looking for opportunities to help our patients form healthy habits at a young age! Our team loves to get involved in our community by visiting kids in surrounding school districts or attending local community events. If youre an educator or parent who would like us to visit your school or event, you can request an Oral Health Presentation by emailing our team at info@dentistryforchildren.com
Pediatric dentists are specialists in treating the unique needs of children. A pediatric dentist has completed an additional 2-3 years of specialty training beyond dental school and treats the oral health needs of infants and children, including those with special needs. Pediatric dentists are skilled at using smaller equipment designed for a childs mouth and better understand the intricacies and importance of baby teeth in a growing child. They also focus more attention on educating patients and parents about preventive care to help children avoid complications such as decay, infection, speech problems, and cosmetic issues.
Primary, or baby, teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt. It is important to remember that oral health affects more than the health of your teeth. Cavities in baby teeth cause pain and swelling that can be tremendously uncomfortable for your child. Oral infections can enter the blood stream and lead to other serious health problems. Bacteria can quickly jump from one part of the mouth to another, thus resulting in infections and cavities in new erupting adult teeth.
Dentistry for Children of Jackson, is excited to serve the community of Ocean County as well as the surrounding areas of Jackson Township, Lakewood, Toms River, Howell, Manchester, and Monmouth Counties.
Our doctors, Dr. Jenna C. Winokurand Dr. Donn H. Winokur are specifically trained as pediatric dentists to treat children and help them practice healthy habits at a young age. Our team is committed to providing quality pediatric dental care for children from their toddler years on through their teenage years.
Healthy smiles start here! From the moment you step foot into the office, our goal is to provide an interactive experience for all of our kiddos so they look forward to coming to the dentist for years to come. Our Jackson, NJ office is a state of the art facility with iPads and a kid-friendly atmosphere that keeps our patients entertained.
Youll find our office at the corner of East Veterans Highway and Hope Chapel Road next door to Surf Taco and Rite Aid. Dentistry for Children of Jackson is conveniently located along Bus Route CR-528 at Chapel Ave #, an easy five-minute walk from our office.
Were always looking for opportunities to help our patients form healthy habits at a young age! Our team loves to get involved in our community by visiting kids in surrounding school districts or attending local community events. If youre an educator or parent who would like us to visit your school or event, you can request an Oral Health Presentation by emailing our team at info@dentistryforchildren.com.
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 23 reviews
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a year ago
If I could give negative stars I would!! We had a few horrible experiences with this practice. Firstly, my son was told he had 3 cavities at a routine visit. I wanted them to be addressed quickly so they wouldn't be painful and grow bigger. They scheduled him for 6 months later!!! After calling many times and even complaining of pain, they still couldn't help me! It is not normal for a dentist to do this to a patient. Don't take on more than you can handle!! Secondly, when his appointment finally came, I came to the dentist with a newborn baby who they wouldn't let me wheel into the room. I had to call my husband down so he could handle one kid while I handled the other. When making the reminder call they did not warn me that my son can't eat for 3 hours before the appointment and my son had eaten breakfast that morning. I told the receptionist right when we came. Instead of asking the dentist immediately, she waited over half an hour until the dentist was ready for me. Mind you, I came to my appointment on time. The dentist said they couldn't do the cavities because he had eaten. I begged them to do it without laughing gas because my son is very obedient and would have been fine and they refused to even try!! That is not normal!! So we wasted our whole morning!! and that was after waiting 6 months for that appointment. The next week he had another appointment scheduled that we went to. They required a new x-ray because the routine one was six months old! The technician, however, was too lazy to position the machine correctly, and said we would have to skip the x-rays because my son wasn't "cooperating". The dentist then came in and said that since there were no x-rays he would simply have to cap three teeth. No matter what my husband said the dentist came up with a different excuse each time. He refused to "try taking x-rays again" because the technician was "very good so imy son must be difficult". He explained that anyway my son wouldn't like getting a novocaine shot. And anyway the cavities grew and the filling wouldn't hold. And anyway the baby teeth will fall out. He insisted that the only other option was to take my son to the hospital and administer general anesthesia. This was all done very quickly, so my husband would have no time to think, and would just agree to the dentist. In about two minutes he had capped all three teeth. Basically he just wanted to make more money in less time and had no regard for how my son's mouth would look. Now my son has 3 silver caps on his baby teeth that show when he smiles!! Is this what a dentist is??!?!?!?!?!?! I would never use this dentist again unless you dont care about your childs teeth! They will no doubt respond to this review by apologizing for how I feel and stating that they try their best. A quick, easy way to brush me off rather than reexamining their staff and protocol!
Katlin Wallace
2 years ago
I love how patient everyone is with my kids. The atmosphere is great! And the doctors do great work and it's so fast, which is good when you have an anxious child. Wouldn't go anyway else!
Larissa Pantano
2 years ago
I couldn't possibly say enough wonderful things about this practice! My son can be INCREDIBLY difficult and from the moment we walked in, the staff/team was nothing short of amazing. From trying to calm my son down in the waiting room to the actual examination and even as we were exiting the building. They answered every question I had thoroughly and I truly look forward to his next appointment with ease. Highly recommend!
Crystal Ruiz
2 years ago
Great team here my 4 little ones are always happy and have great smiles
Deanna Cetrulo
2 years ago
The office and staff are great!!! Everyone was so kind and the office is clean and bright!!!
Amanda Bivins
2 years ago
I had an excellent experience at Pediatric Dentistry in Howell with my daughter!! Thank you Kumase, Vanessa and Roe!!
Chef Tierra
2 years ago
My experience here thus far has been exceptional. Great job yall!
Sara Ponte
2 years ago
The doctor and staff is awesome ! Great team here my 2 little ones are always happy and have great smiles.
Bianca Campo
2 years ago
If I could give no stars I would... It seems they lure you in quickly by scheduling a cleaning, but anything after that my child has waited months to be seen. When you call to schedule the customer service is horrible. Then my son is finally seen on an emergency visit only to be told by Dr. Jon that he's gone to dental school and the tooth that has been bothering my son for awhile now will not be done. Well Dr. Jon your not the only one with knowledge of dentistry and I just won't be told anything. When you know better you do better and my son will definitely not be returning to this practice
Ixela Daze
2 years ago
Was kinda good didn't like the mouth wash though
CDK Concepts
2 years ago
Sheeeesh. It was bussin
Deanna Cetrulo
3 years ago
The office and staff are great!!! Everyone was so kind and the office is clean and bright!!!
Sara Ponte
3 years ago
The doctor and staff is awesome ! Great team here my 2 little ones are always happy and have great smiles.
Ixela Daze
3 years ago
Was kinda good didn't like the mouth wash though
Crystal Ruiz
3 years ago
Great team here my 4 little ones are always happy and have great smiles
Chef Tierra
3 years ago
My experience here thus far has been exceptional. Great job yall!
Bianca Campo
3 years ago
If I could give no stars I would... It seems they lure you in quickly by scheduling a cleaning, but anything after that my child has waited months to be seen. When you call to schedule the customer service is horrible. Then my son is finally seen on an emergency visit only to be told by Dr. Jon that he's gone to dental school and the tooth that has been bothering my son for awhile now will not be done. Well Dr. Jon your not the only one with knowledge of dentistry and I just won't be told anything. When you know better you do better and my son will definitely not be returning to this practice
CDK Concepts
3 years ago
Sheeeesh. It was bussin
Amanda Bivins
3 years ago
I had an excellent experience at Pediatric Dentistry in Howell with my daughter!! Thank you Kumase, Vanessa and Roe!!
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