Pediatric Dentist on the Upper East Side

A pediatric dentist on the Upper East Side should make your life easier, not add another complicated referral chain. I am Dr. Nina, the pediatric dentist and owner at Tribeca Dental Studio 4 Kids, and my office at 54 Warren Street keeps it simple: the pediatric dentist and the orthodontist work together under one roof, so your child is followed by one team from the first tooth through jaw growth and braces. For Upper East Side families, we are a short downtown ride — and one trip can cover what used to take two offices.

Phase 1: early help that actually helps

Not every child needs early orthodontics, but for the ones who do, timing matters. Phase 1 means guided jaw expansion, crossbite correction, and space maintenance — holding room for adult teeth that are still on their way. Because I work side by side with our orthodontist, I can spot a growth concern at a regular checkup and have it evaluated steps away, with one shared record and one plan. Our orthodontics page explains what Phase 1 can and cannot do.

Space maintainers, done right

When a baby tooth is lost early — to a cavity or an injury — the neighboring teeth drift into the gap and block the adult tooth. A space maintainer holds that room open until the permanent tooth is ready. I place and monitor them in-house, and because the orthodontist is right there, the handoff to later treatment (if any is needed) is seamless. Learn more about space maintainers and when they are the right call.

Getting here from the Upper East Side

Take the downtown 4, 5, or 6 from 86th Street, transfer to the west side, and ride to Chambers Street — most families are door to door in about half an hour. Plenty of parents pair the visit with a morning at Carl Schurz Park or a walk along the East River. We are open Monday through Friday 8am to 7pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm, so you can come after school or on a weekend. Call 212-561-5303 to book.

If you want a pediatric dentist near the Upper East Side where the dentist and the orthodontist actually talk to each other, come see us at 54 Warren Street.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phase 1 orthodontics?

Early, targeted treatment while the jaw is still growing: guided jaw expansion, crossbite correction, or holding space for adult teeth. It is not full braces — it sets up the bite so later treatment is simpler or unnecessary.

What does a space maintainer do?

It holds open the gap left by a baby tooth lost early, so neighboring teeth do not drift in and block the adult tooth. I place and monitor them in-house.

Why does having the orthodontist in the same office matter?

One team, one record, one plan. I can flag a growth concern at a checkup and have it evaluated steps away — no referrals lost between offices.

How do I get to your office from the Upper East Side?

Take the downtown 4, 5, or 6 from 86th Street, transfer west, and ride to Chambers Street. We are at 54 Warren Street, open weekdays 8am–7pm and weekends 9am–4pm.