When it comes to the care of your child's teeth, West Somerville Dental Care believes in a two-part system of prevention, with the goal of stopping tooth decay before it ever starts.

All teeth have tiny crevices, sometimes invisible to the naked eye. Despite their small size, these crevices can provide a home for bacteria. If too many bacteria are allowed to accumulate, tooth decay will result.

A sealant is an invisible liquid applied to the tooth surface. It harmlessly fills in the many crevices, removing them as homes for bacteria. San Pablo Dental Care recommends that sealants be applied to your child's teeth starting around age five to six.

Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that strengthens tooth enamel. In most areas of the country, the fluoride added to drinking water provides enough fluoride for most adults.

Children and young adults, however, have developing teeth, and need extra fluoride. For this reason, our doctors recommend fluoride application for young patients. This ensures that your child's and teenager's teeth grow strong and healthy. A gel is comfortably placed in a small tray that fits over the child's teeth and is left on for about five minutes.

Good dental health starts at an early age. West Somerville Dental recommends that children start learning proper dental habits around age 2-3, to ensure a lifetime of teeth which look and feel great.

If you live in the Somerville, Massachusetts area or the surrounding areas of Boston, contact us today. Let West Somerville Dental introduce your child to a future that will always be filled with bright smiles.

Your child can hit the "easy" button at West Somerville Dental, the one dental office with the best qualitifed Somerville Dentist, Periodontist, and Prosthodontist in the city - all with expertise in working with kids.