Dr. Hansford's goal is to provide the safest and most excellent dental care to patients of all walks of life. As part of his advocacy for patient safety, he lectures and consults internationally, writes and publishes articles on systemic disease, anesthesia, and dentistry, and provides training and certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Fluoride treatments can be very useful for kids who are cavity-prone and have weak enamel. In this procedure, Dr. Jones or Dr. Hansford will apply a thin layer of fluoride-rich gel to your childs teeth after a cleaning & oral exam. This fluoride strengthens and remineralizes the teeth, reversing minor decay and keeping your childs teeth strong. Fluoride treatments are often recommended for kids every 3-6 months, depending on their needs.
Dental sealants are a great option for fighting back against cavities. In this procedure, Dr. Jones or Dr. Hansford will apply a thin layer of clear dental resin to your childs rear teeth. Then, a UV light is used to harden the resin, forming a transparent plastic barrier. This barrier stops bacteria, food particles, and acid from contacting the teeth directly, preventing the formation of cavities for up to 10 years.
SDF is a mixture of silver, ammonia, fluoride, and water thats used as an alternative to fillings for baby teeth. When applied to a cavity, SDF destroys the bacteria and helps strengthen the weakened enamel. This stops the cavity from getting worse, and keeps your childs baby tooth healthy until it falls out naturally. However, SDF does stain the tooth black permanently, which is one of the reasons why its not recommended for permanent teeth.
Oral cancer is very uncommon in kids, but for peace of mind, Dr. Jones and Dr. Hansford will always examine your childs mouth for signs of oral cancer, such as oral sores and lesions, during their teeth cleaning and oral exam. In the rare event that we notice a potential issue at Greenpoint Pediatric Dentistry, your child can get expert help right away.
Kids of all ages can be affected by periodontal (gum) disease, though its rarer in kids than it is in adults. Proper at-home dental hygiene is essential for preventing periodontal care. If your child does have gingivitis (the first stage of gum disease) professional treatment such as a deep cleaning may be required.
In this treatment, Dr. Hansford or Dr. Jones will clean plaque and tartar away from between your childs teeth and gums, and smooth out the roots of their teeth to eliminate bacteria. Along with antibacterial medication or mouth rinses, this is usually enough to reverse gingivitis completely.
At Greenpoint Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that all patients of all abilities and needs deserve healthy, strong smiles. Thats why we focus on providing personalized, caring dentistry in Greenpoint.
The team at Greenpoint Pediatric Dentistry offers caring, personalized dental care for patients with disabilities. We can accommodate patients of all types, including those with physical, developmental, and mental disabilities that may make treatment difficult at other dental offices.
Inclusive dentistry is all about treating each patient as an individual, and accommodating their unique health needs, personal preferences, and requirements to provide expert pediatric dental care. We may require information such as your childs health history and medical records, if applicable. Dr. Hansford will call to discuss patient dispositions and treatment options so that sedation and anesthesia is conducted in the best way possible for your child.
Inclusive dentistry is not a one-size-fits-all approach and requires care from the dentist and dental team that will be treating your child. No two children are ever alike, and this is even more true of children who have physical, mental, and developmental disabilities. Because of this, personalized treatment is of the utmost importance.
At Greenpoint Pediatric Dentistry, we believe everyone deserves excellent dental health and a healthy glowing smile. So, we offer more than just expert pediatric dental care. Our board certified anesthesiologist will enable them to get their dental infections treated without psychological trauma.
We see pediatric patients of all backgrounds, all levels of medical complexity, and all levels of need. We also provide care for adult patients who require sedation or anesthesia to facilitate their dental care. Whether you are looking for a dentist who can provide your child with a customized type of care, or you are an adult with phobia or disabilities in search of a safe, comfortable, pain-free way to achieve your own beautiful smile, Greenpoint Pediatric Dentistry is the right place for you.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 879 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestErnest Maymi
a year ago
Dr.Hansford was recommended to us for my son that has ASD, he came up with a great treatment plan, was through with explaining what was going to happen during and post treatment. Would recommend Dr.Hansford to any parent.
Maria Rosario
a year ago
Safe sedation with Dr Hansford!
Fernando Avila
a year ago
an excellent job and very good attention he explained the process to me from the beginning in great detail my congratulations excellent person and dentist
danielle elliott
a year ago
my experience with the doctor was good, my daughter, I am satisfied
Nickkole Nickkole
a year ago
Dr. John was my daughter's anesthesiologist for dental work. I had the chance to speak with him & he's very patient and informative, I also found out he's a traveling anesthesiologist so he's only available for certain days each month. The dental work was done at my daughter's dental office on 18th Ave and 64Th street in Brooklyn. If you can get ahold of Dr. John, you'll be lucky!
Kelly Loor
a year ago
(Translated by Google) Excellent doctor and friendly (Original) Exelente doctor y amigable
Jessica Rose
a year ago
Very positive experience! The doctor was very informative and he did a great job with my son. Checked in before and after the procedure. Would recommend
Irene Colmenares
a year ago
The Dr and staff were very polite and professional. They were very thorough, from scheduling the appt to day of procedure. My child was made comfortable and everything went smoothly. Im glad my child was able to get the care and attention he needed for the work he had to get done for his teeth. 100% would recommend.
farhan sofian
a year ago
The operator asked me if i can review the place, i gave him my phone to bring up the place because he insisted and he gave it a 5 stars and its not even the place qe went to. Do not trust these reviews please do your own research and sift through the comments and come to your own conclusion. The operation went ok, but thesw reviews are not real.
Ezequiel Noyola
2 years ago
Thank You so mucho Dr Hansford. Successful sedatio
Catherine Lopez
2 years ago
Amazing. I was really nervous and my daughter needed a lot. Dr Hansford and the team were amazing
Elissette Reyes
2 years ago
Dr Hans fire was great with my son
Musa Aljumaie
2 years ago
We had an excellent experience. Dr John was able to save most of the teeth including the front.
Vilma Copa
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) The doctor is excellent. Thank you all very much. (Original) El medico es excelente. Muchas gracias todos.
#aiman Yemen king
2 years ago
Great sedation here
kwai tang
2 years ago
Great sedation for our son
E Khan
2 years ago
My daughter needed a lot of work. Glad we were referred here for sedation. I was nervous, but it was easy and everyone was nice.
Muhammad Tahir
2 years ago
Successful sedation thank you so much Dr.Hansford
Nelsy Santos
2 years ago
Very grateful to be treated by Dr John Hansford. He came haughty recommended
Yujie Zhu
2 years ago
Short waiting time to get treatment. Dr. Hansford called us before the appointment to go over the procedures and answer questions. The office staff are very friendly and helpful too. They answered my emails during after work hours. Dr. Hansford is both an anesthesiologist and pediatric dentist, which makes sedation dental work much easier to schedule. I tried other dental offices before this one. Most of them told me that they need to get an anesthesiologist to come into their office, or need to have the dental work done in a hospital setting, so the waiting time is much longer. On the appointment date the procedures went on smoothly and all my son's tooth issues were resolved in one shot while he was sleeping. This is great experience, and I highly recommend Dr. Hansfords office for kids with dental phobias, and special needs children.
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