Suffolk Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Stony Brook

Suffolk Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Stony Brook is a pediatric dentist in Stony Brook, NY. The practice provides children's dentistry, orthodontics, and Invisalign Teen, treating children of all ages while also offering orthodontic care for adults. Services include comprehensive oral check-ups with x-rays, teeth cleaning, exams, and fluoride treatments, along with fillings, sealants, gentle extractions, stainless steel crowns, and pulps. Orthodontic offerings range from traditional braces and Invisalign to interceptive treatment with space maintainers and palate expanders. The practice holds a rating of 4.90 based on 842 reviews.

The practice was founded in 1976 when Dr. Stephen Gold started one of the first pediatric dental practices in Suffolk County with a staff of six. A young patient's comment that a yellow chair looked like a giant banana led to the creation of the practice's iconic banana chair, which pediatric patients have ridden over one million times since. The practice has grown from that small office to five locations in Port Jefferson Station, Wading River, Smithtown, Sayville, and Patchogue, NY. The team includes multiple pediatric dentists, an adolescent dentist, orthodontists, and a practice administrator. The practice treats all children, including those with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and varying levels of cognitive ability, and employs staff who speak both Spanish and English. Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is available for patients when needed.

This location sits on Medical Drive in Port Jefferson Station, directly off Nesconset Highway, with Canal Road, Rose Avenue, Hallock Avenue, and Patchogue Road nearby. The Terryville Fire Department headquarters is about half a mile away.

The practice's strong local reputation is reflected in its consistently high customer ratings and its established track record built on a large base of reviews. Patient feedback highlights the warmth of the staff, their skill with children, gentle procedures, and low wait times. The practice is also a member of the American Dental Association.

Since 1976, Suffolk Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics has grown from a six-person office into a five-location practice serving families across Long Island, with its banana chair tradition and special-needs care setting it apart in pediatric dentistry in Stony Brook.