Family Dentistry at Chemung Family Dental

General guidance is by the first birthday or within six months of the first tooth appearing. The first visits are mostly about familiarity, not treatment. Getting a child used to the room early makes every later visit easier.

Yes. We see children through seniors in the same practice, and we keep specialty care in-house rather than referring it out. That includes oral surgery, sedation, implants, and dental sleep medicine.

Often, yes. Tell us when you book that you want appointments grouped and we will do what the schedule allows. It is easier for some time slots than others.

We go at their pace. That can mean a visit where nothing happens except sitting in the chair and counting teeth. Forcing a frightened child through treatment tends to buy a decade of avoidance, so we would rather spend an extra visit.

For most children, yes. Sealants fill the deep grooves on molars where a toothbrush cannot reach, and those grooves are where most childhood cavities start. They are quick, painless, and require no drilling.

Both are normal in early childhood and usually resolve on their own. If the habit continues as the permanent teeth arrive, it can affect the bite, and that is worth a conversation at a regular visit.

For a baby tooth, do not reimplant it. Call us. For a permanent tooth, handle it by the crown not the root, rinse gently without scrubbing, and get to us immediately. Time matters a great deal. Call (607) 734-2045.

Most plans cover children’s preventive care well, often including cleanings, exams, X-rays, and sealants. We file claims with most dental plans and verify benefits before your visit.

Talk to us before booking so we can plan the visit properly: a longer appointment, a quieter time of day, or sedation if it is appropriate. See sedation options.

Most of what families need is here, including surgery and sedation. Where a case genuinely calls for another specialist, we say so plainly and help you get there rather than attempting something outside our scope.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a first visit by your child’s first birthday or when the first tooth comes in. We welcome kids from their very first visit.

Yes. We care for every age, from a child’s first visit to grandparents, so the whole family can be seen by the same team in one Elmira office.

Tell us when you book. We plan the visit around your child, explain each step before we do it, and keep things calm and unhurried.

Yes. Dr. Dunn provides Invisalign clear aligners for teens and adults. Invisalign.