Denville Pediatric and Family Dentistry

Denville Pediatric and Family Dentistry EXCELLENCE IN DENTISTRY FOR INFANTS,CHILDREN AND TEENS! Meet Dr. Malecz! Dr. Malecz is a member of the Dept. of Surgery at St.

Dr. Malecz grew up in Denville, NJ, and graduated from Morris Knolls H.S., where he was in the National Honor Society and received the Varsity Club Award for the top student-athlete upon graduation. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a Dean’s List student and lettered as a varsity athlete. Dr. Malecz obtained his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Rutgers University, where he was selected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society limited to the top 10% of the class, and has been an Assistant Professor for over 20 years. He served his Residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry and Medical Center Hospitals, and received his Master’s Degree from Rutgers University. Clare’s Hospital, and has served there as a member of the Executive Committee, as Chairman of the Dept. of Dentistry, and as Director of the General Dentistry Residency Program.

12/16/2021

When kids understand the way their teeth grow and function, they’re more likely to be interested in how to care for them. Tooth activities for kindergartners, who are just starting to lose their baby teeth, that teach them hands-on skills are helpful in making that happen.

12/14/2021

We can explain why a visit every six months is generally a good idea, unless there is some problem or accident that requires an immediate visit to our office.

12/09/2021

Did you know poor oral health can lead to bad grades? Studies have shown that bad dental health can negatively affect school performances and even social relationships. Pediatric dentists focus on developing good oral habits along with preventing disease.

12/07/2021

If your child has a tooth knocked out, find the tooth. Handle it by the crown, and rinse it if covered with dirt. Do not touch the root, or handle the tooth too much. If not damaged, gently reinsert it into the socket, and have your child hold it in place by biting down on soft gauze. Get to a dentist immediately.

12/02/2021

Did you know that an average American will spend as much as 38.5 days of his or her entire life brushing his or her teeth? Americans also use about 14 inches of floss every year, and, as a whole, the U.S. buys about 14 million gallons of toothpaste annually.

11/30/2021

What can you expect from your child’s first visit with us? The dentist will typically go through your child’s oral health routine, so that you can make a plan for the future.

11/25/2021

Mutans streptococcus is the Latin name for the bacteria that create tooth decay in your children’s teeth. They eat sugar and produce acids that eat away at the tooth.

11/23/2021

So what is bottle mouth? This is a condition where a baby’s teeth become pocked, pitted, or discolored. It is a direct result of putting a baby to bed with a bottle, when the sugars from the juice or milk can remain on the baby’s teeth for hours.

11/18/2021

Do your children resist brushing and flossing? Why not create a reward system to motivate them. Rewards help reinforce good behavior in kids and lets you easily establish a routine of dental hygiene for them.

11/16/2021

How does nitrous oxide help young children relax and handle stress at the dentist? Experts say the gas is absorbed very quickly and tends to make children giddy and extremely relaxed. A child’s pain tolerance is increased and many people report that time seems to move very quickly while using nitrous oxide.

11/11/2021

Q: Is it okay to put my baby to bed with some warm milk and to hold off on brushing her teeth until the morning? A: We don’t recommend this, as his teeth will be covered in sugar from the milk all night.

11/09/2021

What are dental sealants? These are commonly applied to a child’s back teeth in order to provide additional protection against decay. The back teeth are commonly chosen because they are the most difficult for your child to reach with a toothbrush and floss.

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35 West Main Street Suit 203
Denville, NJ
07834

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Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm

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+19736254441

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