Dr. Brian Rooney is a board-certified pediatric dentist who has been practicing in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for several years. He received his bachelors degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of California Berkeley,and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University.
After graduating from NYU, Dr. Rooney returned to southern California, where he completed a two-year pediatric dental residency at UCLA. During this specialized and intensive training, Dr. Rooney was honored to serve as chief resident.
His next adventure took him to San Diego,where he spent the first few years of his professional life developing his dental skills and serving patients at a community health center on the border of California and Mexico.
He married the love of his life, a New Jersey native, they started a family, and the rest is history. Since moving back to the east coast, he has workedas an associate dentist in several practices throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He was thrilled bythe opportunity to open a practice of his own and finally put down roots in a community he can call home.
Dr. Rooney is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Mercer Dental Society, and OKU Dental Honor Society.
Dr. Rooney participates in various continuing education courses several times a year and is committed to staying current with new technologies and medical advances in order to treat his patients more effectively. Dr. Rooney is committed to providing excellent dentistry and ensuringhis patients have positive dental experiences from early childhood throughout adulthood.
Our mission is to provide an exciting and unique dental experience for children and their parents while improving the oral health of all families in and around Flemington. We will provide the highest quality of oral health care for infants, children, and teens, including anythat havespecial healthcare needs.
We will educate our patients in order to PREVENT disease. We will be patient and compassionate during the treatment of disease. We will strive to create and maintain effective and open lines of communication between the patient and the doctor.
A childs 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 childs 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 childs 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 childs 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 childs 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 childs 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 babys 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 childs 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 childs teeth, preventing decay from forming in these hard-to-reach areas. Sealants last for several years, but will be monitored at your childs regular checkups.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 63 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestYoel Jimenez Del Valle
a year ago
nice and clean kind people.
Shelviv T
a year ago
Dr Rooney and staff are very accomadating. I have a special needs child and from day one he was very accommodating. I didnt know that the prior dentist had left. This was my second appointment. As a matter of fact he even took xrays on my son with my assistance after the prior dentist told me he couldnt take the xrays. Thank you all for your patience with my son.
Amanda Rader
2 years ago
I love the staff. I couldn't say anything bad about them. They are amazing and take great care of my kids. Always on time and even call for sooner appointments which is awesome. Thank you guys so much
monisha powell
2 years ago
Today was my daughter's first time getting work done and I have to say I'm very pleased with the patience's of the dentist and her assistant. They were excellent with my daughter. They went above and beyond. I wish I could give 10 stars. You guys are the best. All the staff here are very professional. The office was nice and clean. You guys make coming to dentist fun. Thank u so much
Joanna Caressa
2 years ago
Nice people, great dentist
Laura Bratkovics
2 years ago
The staff t very helpful, nice and curtious. The did a great job cleaning my son's teeth and making them feel comfortable with the process. Thanks again!!
Amanda A Smith
2 years ago
So kind and caring my kids love them!
Kawaii Alpaca
2 years ago
Dr. Rooney and his staff were warm, welcoming and courteous. He was very thorough with his exam and responses. My 10 year old son liked that he included him and didn't make him feel like he wasn't there while discussing his next steps.
Austriya Photo
2 years ago
I was super nervous about my little one as this is the first visit for him, the staff was so much friendly and made him so comfortable and much happy kid all the time. I highly recommend this place for kids
jessica favoroso
2 years ago
My daughter was very scared to have her first filling. Considering her anxiety level, she handled it very well. They were quick and efficient and she was in and out of there. They turned on her favorite show and talked her through it and before you know it, it was over. Highly recommend this place!
Claire Schaefer
2 years ago
Secured an appt for my daughter quickly. Staff was friendly and office clean.
Brenna Graffin
2 years ago
Dr.Rooney was amazing, I was hesitant about coming back ask I had two bad experiences before hand with the previous dentist! When I found out he retired and a new dentist took over I gave it a shot . My daughter is 6 and was afraid of the dentist since our last experience here , today changed who whole mind she loved it and didn't feel a thing ! Thank you So much for making her feel comfortable and at ease and making it pain free for her . Definitely 10 times before since Dr.Rooney took over !
Kara Kornberger
2 years ago
Dr. Rooney is amazing!! He has always made my boys feel so comfortable at the dentist and they love going. It's one of my son's favorite things to do. Dr. Rooney has a way of making every patient feel special. We recently had a dental emergency and Dr. Rooney went way above and beyond to make sure my son was cared for.
Lydia Lopez
2 years ago
My daughter has a history of dentist difficulty, but not here. I was in awe at how well she did during a filling today. She got to lay with a squish mellow and watch her favorite tv show while he successfully filled her cavity. I am so happy that we found this dentist!
Haring Family Farm
2 years ago
Dr. Rooney is wonderful with our children, he communicates great with them every step of their visit, he's also very gentle and comforting to his patient and their families. He takes the stress out of pediatric dentistry. Thanks Dr. Rooney!
Ingrid Leeper
2 years ago
Our autistic grandson is 13 and would never allow a hygienist to clean or even look at his teeth let alone take X-rays. Well mission accomplished!! Dr. Rooney himself cleaned and checked out the teeth and the hygienist was able to take the X-rays. They were wonderful at gaining Patricks trust.
Adrienne Lyman
2 years ago
My daughter recently had a dental emergency when she fell at school and knocked her front grown up tooth severely loose. Dr. Rooney and his staff got her in quickly and she was seen immediately. Dr. Rooney made my daughter feel so comfortable and at ease, talking her through the entire ordeal. She is still talking about how she didn't even know she got two shots. She really took to him and has asked when she can go back and see him. He also called on a Friday night after hours (the next day) to check on her and to see if we had any questions. I'm so pleased with Dr. Rooney and the staff and would recommend them to anyone and everyone. Thank you for taking such great care of my little girl! It really means a lot coming from someone who is still scared of the dentist as an adult.
Angie M-I
2 years ago
I love this dentistry. VERY family friendly, helpful and my autistic son really enjoyed the decorations and the fish tank this got my son to feel safe and relaxed. Dr. Brian was helpful, patient, caring! The front desk staff were amazing & professional. I look forward to going back!
Gaudy Orellana
2 years ago
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pearl vanness
2 years ago
They made us feel so welcome and my son was scared going in but came out smiling. They are awesome there. I highly recommend hunterdon pediatric dentistry. Great with kids
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