Philip M Tornatore, DDS - Hicksville, NY

06/03/2026

05/24/2026

Children's Dentistry in Hicksville

We pride ourselves on making the child dental experience a positive and nonthreatening event. With the aids of digital technology including digital x-rays, intraoral and extraoral photography, the child is able to be involved in his or her dental visit and dental care. We start seeing children at the age of 3, where we introduce the child to the dental office by counting teeth, polishing, and going over brushing. Our team checks for cavities, bite problems, and any habit intervention like thumb sucking and extended pacifier use.

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Philip M. Tornatore
404 Jerusalem Ave.
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 931-5483

05/16/2026

Traditional Veneers

Porcelain laminate veneers are probably the most esthetic means of creating a more pleasing and beautiful smile. They require a minimal amount of tooth reduction (approximately .5 mm) and are, therefore, a more conservative restoration than a crown. Porcelain veneers allow us to alter tooth position, shape, size and color. They are not the only alternative for all esthetic abnormalities but are truly a remarkable restoration when they are the treatment of choice. A thin layer of porcelain can be applied to the front of a tooth. These restorations can provide you with a permanent aesthetic solution in just two clinical appointments.

Spaces between the teeth
Broken or chipped teeth
Unsightly, stained or washed out fillings
Permanently stained or discolored teeth
Jagged or crooked teeth
Whiten dark yellow or stained teeth

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Philip M. Tornatore
404 Jerusalem Ave.
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 931-5483

05/11/2026

Orthodontics

We believe in interceptive orthodontics for children. At every recall appointment, a child’s teeth and occlusion is evaluated. Minor orthodontics is treated at the office along with Invisalign®, the invisible clear aligner therapy. We correct the following malocclusions:

> Constricted arch: corrected using a palatal expander
> Crossbites: corrected using Hawley appliances and finger springs
> Vaulted palates from thumb sucking

If you have crooked or misaligned teeth, but don’t want to deal with the hassles of conventional braces, Invisalign® is the answer. This simple and effective orthodontic treatment option will give you the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. Invisalign® makes use of a series of clear, removable, customized dental forms that fit comfortably in a patient's mouth.

The virtually invisible dental aligners are each worn for about two weeks and can be removed to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Invisalign® generally requires 18 to 30 aligners throughout the entire treatment process, each of which is progressively modified to straighten your teeth little by little over a period of nine to fifteen months. Appointments will be made every four to six weeks to monitor your progress and ensure proper treatment.

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Philip M. Tornatore
404 Jerusalem Ave.
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 931-5483

05/02/2026

Contact Us!
Philip M. Tornatore
404 Jerusalem Ave.
Hicksville, NY 11801
(516) 931-5483