At Tiny Teeth Big Smiles, we believe every child deserves a positive dental experience from their very first visit. Our pediatric dental team proudly provides compassionate, personalized dental care for infants, children, and teens in Hicksville, Long Island, NY, helping every young patient build healthy habits and confident smiles that last a lifetime.
At Tiny Teeth Big Smiles, we do more than care for teeth—we create experiences children actually enjoy. From the moment your family walks through our doors, our goal is to provide gentle pediatric dentistry in a fun, welcoming environment where children feel relaxed, parents feel confident, and every visit becomes a positive memory.
Every child is unique, and so is our approach to pediatric dentistry. Whether it’s a baby’s first dental visit, a routine cleaning, restorative treatment, or emergency dental care, our experienced team provides personalized care based on your child’s age, comfort level, and individual needs. We focus on prevention, education, and building trust while helping every child develop healthy smiles for life.
We understand that visiting the dentist can feel overwhelming for some children. That’s why we’ve created a warm, kid-friendly environment filled with kindness, patience, and encouragement. Our caring team uses gentle techniques, clear communication, and child-focused care to help children feel comfortable, confident, and even excited about visiting the dentist.
Tiny Teeth Big Smiles combines advanced pediatric dental technology with compassionate care to provide the highest standard of treatment for families throughout Hicksville, Long Island, NY. From preventive dentistry and restorative treatments to sedation consultations and emergency care, we’re committed to protecting growing smiles while making every visit enjoyable for both children and parents.
A Long Island native, Dr. Steve earned his degree in Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University, then his doctorate degree in dental surgery (DDS) at Stony Brook’s School of Dental Medicine, followed by two years of specialized pediatric training at Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Beyond his credentials, Dr. Steve is known for his gentle, patient bedside manner, the kind that puts even the most nervous kids at ease. He believes a positive early dental experience sets children up for a lifetime of healthy habits, and his goal for every visit is simple: smiles all around, for kids and parents alike.
EXCELLENT Based on 41 reviews Posted on Google Liya KatanovaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice office! Doctors are very patient with my children and explain everything step by step. Most importantly, made me and my kids feel very comfortable.Posted on Google A ZTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First time customer and will come back again for sure. Dr Yaffa was extremely gentle and kind. Very thorough and attentive . My son didn’t give us any pushback coming back for future appointments. Thank you for being so great. Only problem is she doesn’t handle adults.Posted on Google maurice marcosTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Yaffa is the best! This is the first dentist my daughter is seeing and I thought she would be scared but Dr Yaffa is gentle and explains everything!Posted on Google Dayanara RodriguezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice Doctor. Made my child feel very comfortable!