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Dr. Feldman is trained in oral sedation, general anesthesia, and interceptive orthodontics. She completed her B.A. in psychology at Barnard College, at the time not realizing how useful her degree would be in the field of pediatrics. She enjoys spending time with her patients and establishing long term, trusting relationships. She finds that this is a crucial element to successful visits.
Outside of private practice, Dr. Feldman is a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry, serving as the Postdoctoral Director for the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry. She loves teaching the next generation of pediatric dentists.
Dr. Stephanie then continued to pursue her specialty training at NYU and Bellevue Hospital in Pediatric Dentistry. During her specialty training, she received a wide range of experience working with children with craniofacial anomalies, special needs, as well as children with complex medical histories. After graduating from NYU she continued to travel with the global outreach team as pediatric faculty and went to Cambodia in 2018 and Dominican Republic in 2023. Dr. Stephanie has always dreamed of creating a new outreach program to Armenia, where her heritage lies, to facilitate care for the children there who have no access to dental care.
Her goal is to educate and empower families to implement healthy habits focused on prevention. Dr. Stephanie’s gentle and patient-centered approach creates a comforting dental experience for children, fostering healthy smiles and positive dental habits. Prevention focused dentistry is her passion!
Dr. Stephanie lived and practiced in Boston for 4 years after completing her training. After moving back to NYC she has joined our practice and holds a faculty position at NYU. Having had her own positive experiences visiting the dentist as a child she understands the importance in working individually with each child in order to promote a lifetime of good oral and dental care.
When not in the office, Dr. Stephanie enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, cooking, reading, and trying new restaurants! She is very excited to see you!
Originally from sunny southern California, she went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania where she concurrently received her Master of Public Health through the Perelman School of Medicine and completed a fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to expand her training on caring for children with different neurodevelopmental disabilities. Having fallen in love with the east coast, she then completed her pediatric residency at New York Presbyterian Kids/Columbia University Medical Center with special competence in caring for children with special healthcare needs and craniofacial conditions.
Dr. Sangwan attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her undergraduate studies and then committed to Teach for America (TFA) and taught at an underserved high school for 3 years. Her teaching background helps her to explain orthodontic concepts to patients in a way that is easy to understand. Following my TFA service, Dr. Sangwan attended the University of Pennsylvania for her Doctorate in Dental Medicine and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. In dental school, she realized her passion for orthodontics and subsequently dedicated three extra years in specialty training in orthodontics. Dr. Sangwan earned her Certificate in Orthodontics at Texas A&M College of Dentistry (formerly Baylor). At Texas A&M, she learned how to align teeth to maximize smile esthetics and the health of the bite. Dr. Sangwan also conducted orthodontic research and received the Thomas Graber Award of Special Merit from the American Association of Orthodontics for her thesis work on accelerated orthodontics. She continues to stay current with orthodontic research and is passionated about helping her patients achieve their dream smile.
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In addition to 4 years of a graduate school program, pediatric dentists complete an extra 2 years of schooling to specialize in working with children. Our Manhattan, New York pediatric dentists completed a residency that provided preparation and education on how to work with younger children and how to make their dental experience a pleasant one. Both Dr. Lauren Feldman and Dr. Stephanie Karapetian’s training included specialization in nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and general anesthesia. A pediatric dentist is also trained in understanding growth and development of teeth, and can offer advice on early treatment of crooked or misaligned teeth.
Our philosophy is if you take your child to a pediatrician, then you should also take your child to a pediatric dentist.
Your child should first see a dentist at the sign of his or her first tooth, or by 1 year of age. Children’s teeth normally start erupting around 5 to 6 months of age. At the age of 1, our pediatric dentists will evaluate the existing teeth, as well as the rest of the head and neck area to make sure everything is healthy and well-timed. Our specalists will be able to share their knowledge on diet and oral healthcare and answer any questions you may have regarding your child’s health, wellness, and development.
Many childhood dental problems are preventable. Our philosophy is that if you start early, you have the ability to prevent problems before they develop.
You should begin brushing your child’s teeth when his or her first tooth comes in. In areas where teeth have not come in yet, use a piece of gauze with water to clean and remove any food that may be present.
A “smear” of toothpaste that contains fluoride can be used when teeth begin to erupt. The amount of fluoride in a smear is very low and will not affect your child if they were to accidentally ingest it.
When your child turns 3, they may begin using a “pea” size amount of toothpaste with fluoride.
At a young age, children are very excited to be independent and brush their own teeth. Unfortunately, they do not have the motor skills or knowledge to adequately clean all the areas of their mouth until about 6 to 7 years of age.
Let your child have the satisfaction of brushing his or her own teeth, but make sure you monitor, guide, and follow up to give their teeth an extra scrub.
The first step is to bring your child to the dentist as early as the age of 1. The earlier your child becomes acclimated to a dental environment, the more comfortable he or she will be. Remember, the earlier you bring your child in, the more preventive care our dentists can provide. By bringing your child in every 6 months for a routine cleaning, they will become more comfortable, create consistent habits, and have a better experience each time.
Parents can inadvertently project their own fears of the dentist upon their child. As your child is not aware of your experiences, it is best to create a positive and fun adventure for him or her. As pediatric dentists, we concentrate on reducing fears, personalization of each visit, and making each child feel at ease.
We also recommend avoiding using the dentist as a scare tactic. If your child is uncooperative, allow our specialists to talk to him or her and give them support and positive reinforcement. With proper management, even the most difficult procedure can turn into an easy task.
A dental crown is needed if a cavity is too large, or close to a nerve. Our pediatric dentists will try their best to save the tooth with a tooth-colored filling, however, with a larger cavity, a crown is the best method to restore the tooth.
Baby root canals (pulpotomies) are done when the decay is close to the nerve. By removing the superficial nerve, the bacteria will have less of a chance of infecting the tooth and can extend the life of the tooth.
Cavities come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. As a result, coming every 6 months is crucial as your dentist can recognize a smaller cavity and fix it before it becomes enlarged.
