Dental Services in Flemington
General Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
The ADA’s guidelines for pediatric dentistry recommend that your child visit a dentist at the age of three. Many adults don’t realize damaged or decayed baby teeth can affect a child’s unemerged permanent teeth. The sugary snacks and drinks your children enjoy contribute to tooth decay. To prevent oral health issues, Dr. Leyferman may recommend dental sealants and supplemental fluoride treatments for your children’s teeth.
Dental sealants provide a protective coating for permanent teeth. However, if your child’s baby teeth have deep grooves or crevices, Dr. Leyferman may recommend sealants for a child as young as three. Fluoride also protects teeth from cavities, so cities add it to their tap water. However, children who drink mostly bottled water don’t get the amount of fluoride pediatric dentists recommend. We use fluoride treatments after each cleaning to provide further protection from decay. Our patient library offers more information.
When a child smiles, it lights up the whole room. At Life Family Dentistry, we love giving children healthy smiles. Our patient and caring staff are skilled in reducing children’s anxieties and helping them to have a fun, rewarding dental visit. Call the Flemington office of family dentist Dr. Michael Leyferman today to schedule your child’s appointment. We protect the teeth of children from around the area, including Bridgewater, Lambertville, and Somerset.