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5 Best Children Dentists in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

The first dental visit sets the tone for every one after it, and a bad one can mean years of white-knuckle appointments. Parents across New York have left more than 4,600 reviews for the children dentists on this page, and the ratings barely move, sitting between 4.8 and 5 stars. That kind of agreement at scale is rare, and it makes picking a children's dentist in New York a lot less of a gamble than it usually feels like.

Short answer: Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry, with locations in Brooklyn and Queens, leads with 4.9 stars across 2,211 reviews, by far the largest and most consistently reviewed children's dental practice we checked in New York. Gramercy Kids Smiles (5.0, 689 reviews) and Gramercy Pediatric Dentistry (5.0, 538 reviews) both hold perfect scores across hundreds of reviews as well.
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New York's top children's dentists, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry 4.9 2,211 Overall pick, Brooklyn and Queens View ›
2 Gramercy Kids Smiles 5.0 689 Tongue-tie and lip-tie treatment View ›
3 Kids Dental East Village 4.8 733 East Village, walk-in friendly hours View ›
4 Gramercy Pediatric Dentistry 5.0 538 Making the visit feel like a treat View ›
5 Pearl Dental NYC 5.0 474 General and family dentistry, Financial District View ›
5 Best Children Dentists in New York (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry

4.92,211 Google reviews

Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry, with offices in Brooklyn and Queens, is led by Dr. Zeylikman alongside a team parents refer to by name, including Dr. Paul and Dr. Nate. It's the largest children's dental practice on this list by a wide margin, and reviewers specifically mention it working well for kids with autism and other sensitivities.

What people praise

  • A parent of an autistic child says her son "simply feels safe" with Dr. Z, a detail she credits directly to how the team handles him
  • The ceiling-mounted TV during treatment is repeatedly mentioned as genuinely calming for anxious kids
  • Complex procedures are handled with what one parent calls remarkable skill and compassion, not just routine cleanings
  • Multiple reviewers say wait times run close to zero when arriving on time
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,211 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It leads this list on scale as much as quality: 2,211 reviews at 4.9 stars is by far the largest, most consistent track record among children's dentists we checked in New York.

55 Greene Ave Ste LLA, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Gramercy Kids Smiles logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Gramercy Kids Smiles

5.0689 Google reviews

Gramercy Kids Smiles, in Manhattan, is led by Dr. Fatina and integrates oral health with speech and airway development from a child's earliest visits, including tongue-tie and lip-tie treatment for infants. Dr. Fatina has also written a children's book on dental health used in the practice's parent education.

What people praise

  • A newborn's tongue and lip tie was treated quickly, with the parent reporting much easier feeding within days
  • Reviewers describe the clinical team's energy as youthful and genuinely suited to working with kids
  • One family spent over four months working through treatment options together before starting, with the practice staying patient throughout
  • Dr. Fatina is repeatedly described as calming and unrushed, even with a long list of parent questions
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume689 · 87th
Confidencevery high
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks second at a perfect 5.0 across 689 reviews, and the clearest choice here for tongue-tie or lip-tie concerns specifically, alongside routine pediatric care.

200 E 15th St, New York, NY 10003

Kids Dental East Village logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Kids Dental East Village

4.8733 Google reviews

Kids Dental East Village, on Avenue A, is a pediatric practice where Ada at the front desk and Dr. Hossian are both named repeatedly across reviews. It handles the full range of pediatric procedures, from routine cleanings to same-day fixes for a toothache.

What people praise

  • A parent nervous about her daughter's fourth attempt at a dental visit says the team turned it into the smoothest one yet
  • Reviewers describe the atmosphere as calm and stress-free for both kids and parents
  • Dr. Hossian is credited with staying past his own schedule to finish a child's treatment properly
  • Multiple reviewers say the office has become their regular, go-to pediatric dentist

Worth knowing

  • Pediatric dental practices typically have an upper age limit for patients, so if your child is a teenager or young adult, confirm the practice's age policy directly before booking
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume733 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks third at 4.8 across 733 reviews, a strong volume for a single-location practice, and worth it especially for younger children needing a calm first experience.

57 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

Gramercy Pediatric Dentistry logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Gramercy Pediatric Dentistry

5.0538 Google reviews

Gramercy Pediatric Dentistry, on 3rd Avenue, runs with several named dentists, including Dr. Lori, Dr. Jeremy Dixon and Dr. Vanessa, and builds a fair amount of its visit around making kids want to come back: colorful sunglasses to wear during treatment, a cartoon on screen, and a goodie bag at the end.

What people praise

  • A parent of two young kids says both now look forward to the dentist because of the small, deliberate touches around each visit
  • Reviewers travel in from New Jersey specifically for this practice, citing the consistency of the experience
  • The cleaning itself is described as more thorough than a quick brush, not rushed despite the fun extras
  • Appointments are repeatedly described as running on time
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume538 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks fourth at a perfect 5.0 across 538 reviews, and a strong pick specifically for younger kids who need extra incentive to sit still.

195 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003

Pearl Dental NYC logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Pearl Dental NYC

5.0474 Google reviews

Pearl Dental NYC, in the Financial District, is a cosmetic and general dental clinic rather than a pediatric-specific practice. Its reviews center on adult restorative and cosmetic work, bonding, crowns and fillings, alongside emergency dental care, so it's a better fit for older kids, teens or the whole family than for toddlers.

What people praise

  • A dental emergency for a college student was handled quickly, with a clear cost breakdown given upfront
  • Multiple named dentists, including Dr. Perlroth and Dr. Natalia Pieratos, are praised for precise, gentle work
  • Reviewers describe genuine price transparency, with no billing surprises after treatment
  • The practice is described as welcoming for patients who felt overwhelmed finding a new dentist in the city

Worth knowing

  • It isn't a dedicated pediatric practice, so families with young children may prefer one of the specialists above it
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating5 / 5
Review volume474 · 71th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks fifth here at a perfect 5.0 across 474 reviews, but it's worth being direct about what it actually is: strong general and cosmetic dentistry, not a pediatric specialty practice.

233 Broadway Ste 1801, New York, NY 10279

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score children’s dentists

Rating is each practice’s live Google average, and review volume tracks how many parents actually left one, benchmarked against every dentist we could verify serving children in New York. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 on over two thousand reviews carries more weight than the same score on a few hundred. Recency checks how current the reviews still are. None of this can be bought.

How much does a children’s dentist visit cost in New York? (2026)

None of the practices on this list publish a fixed public rate, since pricing depends heavily on insurance coverage, the child’s age and whether the visit is a routine cleaning or a specific procedure like a tongue-tie release. Ask what your insurance covers and get a written estimate before any non-routine treatment.

Serving all of New York

These five span Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan’s Gramercy neighborhood, the East Village and the Financial District, covering most of the city within a reasonable trip. If you’re searching for a children’s dentist near me, Little Tooth’s two locations give the widest coverage across the boroughs.

What to ask before your child’s first visit

  • Does the practice have experience with kids who have anxiety, sensory sensitivities or autism, if that applies to your child?
  • What’s the age range this practice treats, and what happens when my child ages out?
  • Do you accept my dental insurance, and what’s the estimated cost if a filling or other treatment is needed?
  • What’s your approach if my child won’t sit still or gets upset during the exam?
  • How do you handle a dental emergency outside of normal hours?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these five children’s dentists in New York?

We compared real Google ratings, review volume and recency across every dentist we could verify serving children in New York, then weighted for confidence, since a strong rating on thousands of reviews carries more weight than the same score on a few hundred.

How often is this page updated?

We refreshed the ratings and reviews behind this list in July 2026 and recheck them periodically as new reviews come in.

Is Pearl Dental NYC actually a pediatric dentist?

Not specifically. Its reviews center on general and cosmetic adult dentistry, so it’s a better fit for teens or the whole family than for young children, and we’ve ranked it honestly on that basis.

At what age should my child see a dentist for the first time?

Most pediatric dental groups recommend a first visit by age one or when the first tooth appears, so any of the dedicated pediatric practices above can advise on timing for your child specifically.

The bottom line

Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry is the safest default, with by far the largest and most consistent track record on this list. If tongue-tie or lip-tie treatment is the specific need, call Gramercy Kids Smiles first.

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