First Visit & Early Dental Care

From your child’s very first dental visit, Valley Pediatric Smiles educates patients on how to best care for their teeth and gums. From brushing techniques to learning to get comfortable with the dentist, to early exams, Valley Pediatric Smiles serves as your supportive partner in helping your child establish good oral health.

Preventive & Diagnostic Pediatric Dentistry

Valley Smiles Pediatric Dentistry helps young patients prevent oral health problems with regular exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, BPA-free dental sealants, habit counseling and appliances, space maintainers, and custom mouthguards for young athletes. Additionally, child-size equipment for treatments and reduced radiation digital X-rays, ensure diagnosing problems is fast, easy, and stress-free for young patients.

Restorative Dentistry

Valley Smiles Pediatric Dentistry provides complete restorative dentistry to restore teeth to good health after suffering decay or infection. From mercury-free white fillings to baby root canals, pediatric dental crowns, and extractions if necessary, our Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists provide safe, effective restorative treatments.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Children, like adults, can suffer embarrassment or low self-esteem due to the appearance of their teeth or smiles. Valley Smiles Pediatric Dentistry offers age-appropriate cosmetic dental treatments including teeth whitening, microabrasion (stain-removal), non-invasive white spot removal, and cosmetic bonding for chipped, cracked, or misshapen teeth.

Early Orthodontics

Pediatric patients with signs of orthodontic conditions can begin early orthodontic treatment with space maintainers, or oral appliances to break habits that impact teeth alignment and bite.

Emergency Pediatric Dentistry

Valley Smiles Pediatric Dentistry provides emergency dental care for toothaches, cracked teeth, split teeth, lost dental restorations, and other dental traumas. Emergencies occurring during regular dental office hours are immediately prioritized. After-hours emergency care is available from our on-call pediatric dentists.

Advanced Pediatric Dental Technology

At our modern pediatric dental practice in Ramsey, NJ, young patients are treated with tools, devices, and equipment designed to fit comfortably in small mouths. Digital X-rays reduce radiation exposure by up to 90%. Quiet dental tools, painless intraoral cameras, and a variety of engagement activities such as digital entertainment during treatment help children receive essential oral healthcare in a comforting environment.

Behavior & Pain Management

As an inclusive pediatric dental practice, we provide a variety of services designed to help children with special needs, fears, or anxiety. Comfort items including sunglasses, stuffed animals, and prizes for completing appointments are provided at each appointment.  General anesthesia is available when necessary. We prioritize positive reinforcement for habit-breaking, offer laughing gas for fearful patients, use The Wand single-tooth anesthesia system for comfortable numbing, and offer desensitization visits to help children feel comfortable and welcomed at the dentist.

Dr. Aura Caldera is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She attended New York University College of Dentistry, before completing her Pediatric Residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center. She has received extensive training in biolase laser therapy for tongue tie and lip tie diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Caldera is a volunteer with the NYU Global Dental Outreach program, providing dental care to children in developing countries. She has been named a Bergen County Top Dentist.

Dr. Lavanya Venkateswaran attended Columbia University College of Dental Medicine before completing her Pediatric Residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University Medical Center. Before joining Valley Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, she was a Fellow in Special Needs Dentistry at Helen Hayes Hospital. Dr. Venkateswaran is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. 

Dr. Vanessa Velilla attended the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, where she also completed her Pediatric Residency.  She is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  She serves as a Clinical Dentist at Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. Velilla was previously a Clinical Fellow in Special Care Dentistry at the Rose F. Kennedy, Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Valley Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is excited to serve as your pediatric dentist. To expedite your first appointment, please complete your initial visit forms. If you require any special accommodations, please call 201-746-4626, and notify our friendly front office staff.

Schedule a Pediatric Dental Appointment in Ramsey, NJ

Valley Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is easily accessible, just off Route 17 on North Franklin Turnpike, in Ramsey, NJ. We are proud to provide pediatric dental care to patients from Ramsey, Allendale, Mahwah, Upper Saddle River, Saddle River, Franklin Lakes, and surrounding communities. To book an appointment call 201-746-4626, or send us a message.