Now welcoming new patients — Ages 0 to 15
A first dental visit your child can feel good about.
Chappaqua Little Smiles is the pediatric side of Chappaqua Smiles — same building, same family-run care built entirely around kids. Gentle appointments, plain answers for parents, and a team that takes its time.
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Infants through teens. First checkups from the first tooth.
Most major plans accepted. We check your benefits before you come in.
One roof for the family. Book siblings and parents the same morning.
MEET YOUR PEDIATRIC DENTIST
Dr. Stephanie Gomez, DMD
“What sets Dr. Gomez apart is her genuine gift for connecting with children. She’s calming, patient, and has a way of turning dental visits into something kids look forward to rather than dread.”
Born and raised in the Bronx, Dr. Gomez earned her dental degree at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and completed her residency at NYU Winthrop before specialized pediatric training at St. Barnabas Hospital, where she also trained fellow dentists.
THE FIRST VISIT
Here’s exactly what happens.
Tell your child what to expect — it’s the single best thing you can do before an appointment. Read this together on the way in.
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Say hello
We meet your child at their level, show them the room, and let them hold the mirror before anything else.
02
Tell, show, do
Every instrument gets named and demonstrated on a finger or a puppet first. No surprises.
03
Gentle cleaning
A polish, a fluoride rinse if genuinely needed, and an x-ray only if we need one. Parents stay in the room.
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Plain answers
Dr. Gomez walks you through what she saw, what to watch, and what it costs — before you leave.
CARE BY AGE
What your child needs changes. So does the visit.
Ages 0–3
First tooth, first visit
Knee-to-knee exams with you holding your baby, teething guidance, and habits that prevent problems later.
- Infant exams & oral hygiene coaching
- Teething & pacifier guidance
- Fluoride varnish
Ages 4–12
Growing-up years
Checkups every six months, protection for new molars, and gentle repairs when a cavity does show up.
- Cleanings & sealants
- Tooth-colored fillings
- Space maintainers
Teens
On their own terms
Straightforward conversations about whitening, mouthguards, and wisdom teeth — plus a smooth handoff to adult care.
- Sports mouthguards
- Wisdom tooth monitoring
Anxious child? We have options.
Desensitization visits, nitrous oxide, and sedation dentistry through Chappaqua Smiles for children who need more support.
FOR PARENTS
Questions we hear every week.
Still unsure about something? Call the front desk at 914-238-0202 — a person answers.
When should my child first see a dentist?
By the first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth coming in. Early visits are short, mostly conversation, and they set the tone for every visit after.
Can I stay in the room with my child?
Yes, always, for any appointment, any age.
Do you take my insurance?
We’re in-network with most major plans and verify your benefits before your visit, so there are no surprise bills.
What if my child is scared of the dentist?
That’s most of our patients. We slow down, narrate everything, and can split a visit into two if that’s what it takes.
Can my kids and I be seen the same day?
Yes — book siblings back to back, or a parent at Chappaqua Smiles next door, in one call.
FROM PARENTS
Happy Kids, Happy Parents
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“IMO the best dentists in the Chappaqua area definitely best if you have neurodivergent kids the staff is incredibly patient and kind.”
Taylor Q.
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“Dr. Vargas and the staff at Chappaqua Smiles are wonderful! They made our daughter and us feel safe and comfortable with the dental procedure they helped us with.”
Rom R.
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“My family and my parents have been going to Chappaqua Smiles for many years now… they went above and beyond to fit us into the schedule.”
Heather B.
THE SMILE CLUB
No insurance? No worries.
The Smile Club is our in-house membership plan, and it covers children too. One cleaning a year, all needed x-rays, one emergency visit, and a discount on every service we offer.
No waiting periods
No deductibles
No annual maximum
$533
/ year
- 1 yearly cleaning & exam
- All necessary x-rays
- 1 emergency visit per year
- Discount on all treatment
NOTES FOR PARENTS
Short answers to the things you Google at 10pm.
When to expect the first tooth
A month-by-month guide to teething, and what is normal at each stage.
Do sealants really prevent cavities?
What the research says, and when we recommend them for new molars.
Getting through the visit with an anxious child
Five things parents can do at home the night before an appointment.
Come see us on Bedford Road.
Free parking at the door, a short walk from the Chappaqua Metro-North station, and a waiting area built for kids who don’t like waiting.
Address91 N. Bedford Rd., Unit #1
Chappaqua, NY 10514
Phone914-238-0202