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Your Child's Trusted Pediatric Dental Care in Fort Lee, NJ
New Leaf Pediatric Dentistry was founded in 2012 with a mission to create a nurturing dental home for children. Our practice combines specialized pediatric expertise with a commitment to preventive care, ensuring every child receives individualized attention in a welcoming environment. Dr. Cherish Im, a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist since 2012, leads our team in delivering comprehensive services ranging from routine check-ups to advanced treatments for special needs patients. We prioritize education and early intervention, aligning with guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Dental Association. Our office in Fort Lee, NJ, is designed to make dental visits fun and stress-free, featuring kid-friendly amenities and a compassionate approach that puts both children and parents at ease.We offer sedation options for anxious patients and maintain availability for dental emergencies, ensuring complete care for infants, children, and adolescents. With over a decade of experience, weve built a reputation for excellence through personalized service, cutting-edge technology like digital X-rays, and a focus on long-term oral health. Our teams dedication to continuous learning and community engagement reinforces our position as trusted partners in pediatric dental care. From infant dental exams to restorative treatments, we strive to make every visit positive and educational. The countless five-star reviews from satisfied families reflect our success in transforming dental care into an enjoyable experience for young patients.
Services
Preventive Dental Care
Special Needs Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Emergency Dental Care
Restorative Dentistry
Infant Dental Care
Dental Cleanings
Fluoride Treatments
Dental Sealants
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We are Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists with expertise in child-specific dental care
- Our practice offers specialized services for children with special needs
- We provide multiple sedation options for anxious or uncooperative patients
- Established in 2012, we bring over a decade of pediatric dental experience
- Our office is designed to create a fun, nurturing environment for children
Associations and certifications
- Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
What people say
Patient and gentle
Clean and kid-friendly
Made visit fun
Professional and patient
Surprise reward system
Services
Preventive Dental Care
Our preventive care includes dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants to maintain optimal oral health. We follow AAP and ADA guidelines recommending first visits by age one. Digital X-rays and space maintainers help monitor development while preventing future dental issues through early intervention.
Special Needs Dentistry
We provide specialized dental care for children with physical, developmental, or cognitive conditions. Our trained team uses modified techniques and equipment to ensure comfortable treatment. This includes behavior management strategies and customized sedation options for patients requiring additional support during dental procedures.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer multiple sedation methods including nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation. General anesthesia options are available for extensive treatments. Dr. Cherish personally evaluates each patient to determine the safest, most effective sedation approach for anxiety-free dental care experiences.
Emergency Dental Care
Our practice handles dental emergencies like chipped teeth, toothaches, and mouth injuries. We provide same-day evaluations for trauma cases and acute pain situations. The team specializes in calming techniques to make emergency treatments less stressful for frightened children while ensuring prompt, effective care.
Infant Dental Care
We specialize in first dental visits for infants around 12 months old. Our approach includes gum care education, eruption pattern monitoring, and prevention strategies for baby bottle tooth decay. Parents receive personalized guidance on oral hygiene practices and developmental milestones during these introductory appointments.
People
Dr. Cherish Im
Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Cherish Im has specialized in pediatric dentistry since 2012. She holds NJ Specialty License #06205 and focuses on creating positive dental experiences for children. Her expertise includes special needs care and sedation dentistry. Dr. Im combines clinical excellence with a warm, child-friendly approach to build lifelong oral health habits.
Questions
When should my child first visit a pediatric dentist?
The American Dental Association recommends establishing a dental home by age one, or within six months of the first tooth erupting.
What services do you offer for anxious children?
We provide nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation options, along with our tell-show-do approach to reduce dental anxiety in young patients.
How do you handle dental emergencies?
We offer same-day emergency exams for issues like tooth injuries, severe pain, or knocked-out teeth, with staff trained in calming techniques for frightened children.
Do you treat special needs children?
Yes, our Board-Certified team has specialized training and experience providing dental care for children with physical, developmental, or cognitive conditions.
What makes your practice kid-friendly?
Our office features child-oriented amenities, TVs for entertainment during treatment, and a playful approach that makes dental visits fun and non-threatening for young patients.
Reviews (6)
Alona De Oliveira
Dec 07, 2021
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My son is 4. He was very nervous about seeing a new dentist. Dr was so patient with him that it went so well. Very nice staff!!! Would definitely recommend )
Dana Rotkiewicz
Sep 27, 2021
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I only have wonderful things to say about New Lead Pediatric Dentistry , our Dentist and the staff. It is such a warm and welcoming place, everyone is so sweet and my son has never felt scared or complained about having to go for his checkups. The office is super clean and modern, the staff is accommodating with scheduling , never a long wait, my sons loves the Netflix on the overhead TV, the fun prizes he gets to pick when done and having his picture taken and hung on the cavity free checkup wall. He is always so proud of that ! The dentist is so gentle , has a great demeanor with the
Thazin Ohn
Sep 24, 2021
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First time experience was wonderful. Staff was really nice and the dentist was really caring. My two year old cried throughout the first dentist checkup but they really try to make him comfortable. Will update again on after a couple of visits =)
Crystal Connoisseurs
Sep 24, 2021
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I havent seen this level of professionalism in a long time. Ill be recommending new leaf to everyone I know !
Ty Williams
Aug 27, 2021
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Absolutely love Dr. Cherish and her staff. My 5 years old boys do too. Very pleased with the visit. We are happy that we found her!
S. Seo
Aug 19, 2021
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The office was so clean and everyone here is so kind. My teen girl satisfied for everything. She said she liked everything, the staffs, office and the dentist..
