Dr. Rajanesh Gaur has been a part of the dental industry for almost 10 years. He completed his General Practice Dental Residency at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, NY and has over 350 hours of continuing education courses in advanced dental prosthetics, full mouth implant rehabilitation, advanced removable prosthodontics, Zoom! Whitening, Lumineers restoration, Invisalign and ClearCorrect. Hes a proud member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and Suffolk County Dental Society. The thing he likes best about his job is meeting the people of the community, addressing oral health concerns and cosmetic needs, as well as solving health problems that can affect the entire body.

Dr. Gaur was born and raised in Queens, New York and attended Brooklyn Technical High School. He continued his education at the State University of New York at Binghamton and graduated from New Jersey Dental School at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers Dental School).

Dr. Raj Gaur is married to Dr. Shubha Soni-Gaur, and a proud father of two. When hes not busy transforming smiles, Dr. Gaur enjoys exercising, New York sports, jogging, reading up on current events and the financial industry, and traveling.

Dr. Soni grew up in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and moved to New York for College. She graduated with a B.A. in Economics from Barnard College and received her DDS from Columbia Universitys College of Dental Medicine. She then pursued her passion for pediatric dentistry and completed a two-year pediatric dental residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University.

She is dedicated to providing dental care to children in need. During her second year of residency, she traveled to the Philippines on a dental outreach mission. She currently serves on the faculty at Columbia Universitys College of Dental Medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a board certified pediatric dentist Dentistry.

The best thing about her job? She enjoys having the opportunity to make visiting the dentist a fun, educational, and exciting experience for children and parents alike! Her goal is to help families establish a dental home where children are able to develop lasting dental habits that give them smiles they can be proud of for a lifetime.

We are dedicated to offering comprehensive care for patients of all ages, and that means your children receive the personalized care they need to achieve and maintain optimal oral health for a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles. Unlike dental practices that only offer pediatric dental care, Dix Hills Family Dentistry offers care for your childs smile at every age and stage in development. No need to change practices once they reach their teens. Our comfortable practice and trusted dentists and staff are here for your childs smile from day one.

The foundation of good oral health is preventative dental check-ups twice per year. During these preventative visits, we will examine your childs teeth, clean and polish their teeth, and educate them on how to maintain optimal levels of oral health between visits. Some of our other preventive services for kids include:

In addition to preventive dental care for your child, our board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Soni, has the education and experience to provide more advanced dental care for growing and developing smiles. Dr. Soni has extensive training in working with the unique behavioral challenges presented when treating children and individuals with special needs. We can also provide nitrous oxide analgesia for those who have complex treatment needs. Some of the pediatric services we offer include:

Yes, just like adults, children should regularly see their pediatric dentist in Dix Hills every six months. It is possible that depending on your childs oral health, they may be required to come in more frequently, but their initial visit should occur when their first baby tooth erupts or by the time they reach the age of one. This will allow your child to become more familiar with the sights, sounds, and smells of a dentists office as well as help us to build a positive relationship with them from the very beginning.

When your child is an infant, these comfort tactics are completely normal. Many babies turn to sucking their thumb or finger or using a pacifier in an effort to soothe themselves when upset. It can help them feel safe and comfortable. However, as your little one grows, the continued use of a pacifier or allowing them to continue sucking their thumb can have a negative impact on their oral health and jaw development. It is best to cease these non-nutritive habits by the time they are between the ages of 2 and 4. If you need help to identify ways to stop these bad habits, we will be happy to assist.

Yes! Your childs baby teeth serve as the foundation for their adult teeth that will likely begin to erupt starting around the age of six. While it is true that baby teeth will eventually just fall out, it is necessary they remain in place as long as possible. Should your child experience severe decay and have a primary tooth come out too early, it can cause nearby healthy teeth to shift out of alignment. This can create problems with their permanent teeth once they begin to erupt. This is why we offer space maintainers to prevent adjacent teeth from shifting out of alignment and causing more problems in the long run.