Address: 1985 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871, USA
Phone: +14016830112
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10AM–5PM
Tuesday: 10AM–5:30PM
Wednesday: 9AM–4:30PM
Thursday: 8AM–4PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Kristin
Great dentist and staff!!! He made both my boys feel completely comfortable and walked them through the entire cavity filling! He even had them both laughing at times! We all left smiling!!! 😁😁😁
Dionna Tebano
Dr.Swanson is a great dentist! He explains each step and is very knowledgeable. We've been to quite a few dentists who we weren't pleased with.... so happy we found him! His staff is also very pleasant as well.
Megan Senkus
Dr Tom was my dentist my entire childhood and I’m I remember crying when I turned 18 and had to leave him! Now my daughter goes and adores him just as much as I did. He explains everything the entire time ensuring she’s completely comfortable. She’s even asking to go back! Which with previous dentists she refused. He really is the best.
Nicole Gotovich
Dr Swanson is a top notch dentist with over 25 yrs of experience! He's incredibly knowledgeable & explains everything to his young patients in a way that keeps anxiety at bay, while keeping their teeth healthy & clean.
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A child should visit the dentist by their first birthday. Leading up to their first visit, a parent can inform the child of the visit and reassure them that the dentist and staff will explain the procedures and answer any questions.
We recommend using a rice grain size of fluoride toothpaste when the first tooth erupts. A pea size amount of toothpaste is recommended when children turn 3. Between ages 4 and 5, children can start brushing their own teeth WITH supervision.
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay is tooth decay stemming from the long-term exposure to sugary liquids. The sugar from sweetened drinks like, milk, fruit juice, and formula accumulate around the child’s teeth and gums. These sugars fuel the bacteria and start decaying the tooth as a result.
Primary teeth, or baby teeth, are important for chewing and eating, providing space and guiding permanent teeth into place, and are necessary for proper jawbone and muscle development. Caring for these teeth not only sets the tone for healthy dental habits going forward, but also prevents cavities and issues for the development of permanent teeth.
Simply, a pediatric dentist specializes in dental care for children. Doctors spend an extra two years training in pediatric dentistry after they graduate from dentistry school. That said, kids and teens have specific needs when it comes to oral care, and it gives us an opportunity to help teach them healthy dental habits early in their lives that they can then carry with them into adulthood.
We’re happy to announce that we are accepting new patients! Contact us to make an appointment.
1985 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Find us right next to Ferreira’s Package Liquor Store!
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