Children's Dentistry

We Care About Kids!
It is our goal for children to feel at ease and enjoy their visits to our office. We use the latest dental advancements for children and care for them with thoughtfulness and compassion. We teach proper dental hygiene for daily care of their teeth, and enjoy their visits starting at age three and watching them grow and change year after year.

Calming Dental Fears
We want all of our children to grow up without fear of dental treatment. Our parents have told us that our office is a happy place to visit and that their children feel relaxed during their appointments. If you have a scared or very active child, we can help!

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Professional Teeth Cleaning

The Importance of Hygiene Visits

If plaque is left on teeth over a prolonged period of time, you risk problems of decay and even gum disease. And if gum infection is left untreated, it can worsen or contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Having your teeth cleaned by a professional hygienist is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy! We recommend you have your teeth cleaned by our hygienist on a regular basis. 

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com 

Sedation Dentsitry

A Full Range of Sedation Dentistry Options
If you have anxieties about dental visits, we can easily relieve all your worries with conscious sedation dentistry. No longer will shots, drills, or dental care create difficulties for you. We are among the few practices in the state that can administer both oral and IV sedation. We also provide nitrous oxide or laughing gas when lighter sedation is needed.

IV sedation takes effect most quickly and gives the highest level of sedation. We have complete control over the level of sedation administered, which is an advantage over taking a pill. With an IV, patients are not aware of the procedure and an hour will seem like a few minutes. As the medication is given directly into the bloodstream, it provides deep sedation for no memory of your visit. This sedation works well for those who need extensive work accomplished in one visit.

For lighter sedation, oral conscious sedation is the choice. By taking one pill an hour before your appointment, you will gradually reach a relaxed state while sitting in the dental chair. Your vital signs are monitored throughout the procedure, and when the work is completed, you have someone drive you home. About an hour later, you are back to normal.

Some patients have even more fear of being “put under.” You are not completely unconscious as during surgery; you are only sedated enough to not have memory of the procedure. You are in control of your perception of what goes on around you, but will be relieved of any stress to feel comfortable with any work that needs to be performed. We strive to keep you relaxed and comfortable for every type of treatment.

The Center for Smiles
Dr. Nicholas Rallis & Associates
209-20 35th Avenue
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-7800
CenterForSmiles.com