Family Smiles of the Hudson Valley

Family Smiles of the Hudson Valley Your neighborhood dental care specialists, serving the Poughkeepsie and Wappingers Falls areas. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you!

We have been providing excellence in dentistry in two convenient locations for over 35 years. Additional Locations:
939 Route 376, Suite 1 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (845) 223-9987

12 Davis Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (845) 473-4565

Wishing you a Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our staff, patients, friends, and comm...
09/01/2025

Wishing you a Happy Labor Day!

Today we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our staff, patients, friends, and community.

08/28/2025

Despite the way they look, periodontal probes are not for scraping or cleaning.

Dentists will gently slide this tool beside each tooth to measure the pocket depth between your teeth and your gums. This quick and painless measurement can let your dentist know if you have healthy gums or if you have signs of early gum disease before its too late!

🙈 Closing your eyes won’t make plaque disappear.The CDC reports that men are less likely to go to the dentist than women...
08/26/2025

🙈 Closing your eyes won’t make plaque disappear.

The CDC reports that men are less likely to go to the dentist than women, which means plaque gets a head start. 🦠🏃‍♂️

Schedule regular checkups so that small issues (like new cavities) don’t grow into bigger problems!

🦷🧚‍♀️ Tooth Fairy Day is here!Losing a tooth is a big milestone, so celebrate with an extra-gentle brush, a flossing hig...
08/22/2025

🦷🧚‍♀️ Tooth Fairy Day is here!

Losing a tooth is a big milestone, so celebrate with an extra-gentle brush, a flossing high-five, and maybe even a bedtime story about shiny new “grown-up” teeth on the way.

Let’s keep every little smile sparkling. ✨

Feeling under pressure? Your smile might be, too. When stress runs high, we often clench our teeth, snack on sugar, and ...
08/21/2025

Feeling under pressure? Your smile might be, too. When stress runs high, we often clench our teeth, snack on sugar, and skip routines—three quick ways to invite enamel wear and gum irritation.

Swap one stress habit today: stretch instead of clench, sip water instead of soda, spend two mindful minutes brushing. Small daily resets like these can ease both mind and mouth.

Let’s keep your smile healthy AND happy! 😁

On a first date, have…☕️ Dark roast coffee breath OR 🍃 A piece of spinach stuck in your teeth👇 Drop a comment below on...
08/15/2025

On a first date, have…

☕️ Dark roast coffee breath
OR
🍃 A piece of spinach stuck in your teeth

👇 Drop a comment below on what you’d rather deal with. Floss picks & mints for the win!

Indulging in those final summer ice-cream runs? 🍦Extra treats can leave hidden sugar on your teeth, so this is the perfe...
08/13/2025

Indulging in those final summer ice-cream runs? 🍦

Extra treats can leave hidden sugar on your teeth, so this is the perfect reminder to book your next preventive visit—whether that’s later this winter or even next spring.

Booking ahead keeps you on track, avoids the holiday rush, and protects that confident smile all year long 😁✨

Think baby teeth don’t matter? Let’s set the record straight 📐They guide adult teeth into place🗣️ Help with speech devel...
08/08/2025

Think baby teeth don’t matter? Let’s set the record straight
📐They guide adult teeth into place
🗣️ Help with speech development
🍽️ Support proper chewing & nutrition
🦠 Cavities in baby teeth can lead to infection, pain, or alignment issues later

What can parents do to help?
🪥 Start brushing with a rice-sized smear of fluoride toothpaste at first tooth
🧼 Floss daily once teeth touch each other
👶 Schedule their first dental visit by age 1
🖐️ Help brush until age 7–8—they can’t do it alone

Early habits make a lifelong difference. Let’s protect those little teeth now!

You want to smile like you just won a goldfish! 🐟 😁✨ County fairs can be fun but also very hard on your teeth, so make ...
08/06/2025

You want to smile like you just won a goldfish! 🐟 😁

✨ County fairs can be fun but also very hard on your teeth, so make sure you’re doing the right aftercare like brushing and flossing after all that cotton candy and caramel corn!

Cold sensitivity happens when the outer layers of your teeth wear down, exposing more of the underlying dentin. This can...
08/04/2025

Cold sensitivity happens when the outer layers of your teeth wear down, exposing more of the underlying dentin.
This can cause chilly favorites like 🍦 ice cream, 🍧 slushies and 🍡 popsicles to jolt the nerves in your teeth creating pain and discomfort.

Use these simple tips to continue enjoying your favorite summer-time snacks:
✅ Letting colder treats melt slightly before taking a bite
✅ Using a straw when appropriate
✅ Choosing toothpaste for sensitive teeth
✅ Trying fluoride treatments, which help rebuild enamel

What's great about avocados besides their taste? 🧐 They contain almost no fermentable sugar and are not acidic. The vita...
07/31/2025

What's great about avocados besides their taste? 🧐 They contain almost no fermentable sugar and are not acidic. The vitamins and minerals they contain also help support enamel and gum health too! 🤯

Celebrate with a smile that’s as healthy as your food. 🥑

Did you know that the first toothbrush was invented in China between 600 and 900 AD?Bristles were likely made from hog h...
07/30/2025

Did you know that the first toothbrush was invented in China between 600 and 900 AD?

Bristles were likely made from hog hair, while the handles were made from either bone or bamboo!

Address

939 Route 376 Suite 1
Wappingers Falls, NY
12590

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18452239987

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Our Story

With offices in Wappingers Falls and Poughkeepsie, Family Smiles of the Hudson Valley has been helping Dutchess County families and individuals have healthier mouths and great smiles for over 30 years

939 Route 376, Suite 1 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (845) 223-9987 12 Davis Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (845) 473-4565.

At our friendly, professional and helpful practice we continue the high level of excellence and “high-touch” patient care that the office has always been known for. Helping many people get over their fear of the dentist and get back on track with their oral health Family Smiles is a trusted local dental practice where often times we treat several generations of the same family.

Family Smiles of the Hudson Valley offers comprehensive family dentistry and specialty care, including dental implant placement, cosmetic dentistry, veneers, and a full scope of periodontal care. The exceptional staff is lead by the highly experienced and trained dentists Joel Gatchalian, DDS, Enrique Piton, DDS, Radhika Kapur DDS, Jenny Mathews, DDS, MS and John C. Pavlakis DDS. Connect:www.familysmileshv.com, IG: Family_Smiles_of_the_hV, FB: Family Smiles of the Hudson Valley