We specialize in providing dental treatment for children and young adolescents by providing a gentle and comfortable atmosphere for them. Our love for children has prompted us to make their visit to the dentist as comfortable as possible, and our ultimate goal is to establish and maintain a life-long relationship with these young patients.

We provide examinations and teeth cleaning for infants and will monitor their dentistry needs as they grow and change. We will provide information to the adult as to how to properly care for their children's teeth and will make formal recommendations as to how to achieve overall dental well being.

American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, all recommend that your child visits a dentist by age one or 6 months from the first tooth eruption.

Why are baby teeth important?
Your child's baby teeth are important. Children need strong, healthy teeth to chew their food, speak and have a good-looking smile. Baby teeth also keep a space in the jaw for the adult teeth. If a baby tooth is lost too early, the teeth beside it may drift into the empty space. When it's time for the adult teeth to come in, there may not be enough room. This can make the teeth crooked or crowded.

Although tooth decay has declined among young children as a group, it can still be a problem for individual children, and even teens and adults. That’s because plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, constantly forms on your teeth. When you eat or drink foods containing sugars or starches, the bacteria in plaque produce acids that attack tooth enamel. The stickiness of the plaque keeps these acids in contact with your teeth and after many such attacks, the enamel can break down and a cavity forms.

Preventing Decay:
•Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
•Clean between teeth daily with floss or an interdental cleaner.
•Eat a balanced diet and limit between-meal snacks.
•Visit our office regularly for professional cleanings and oral exams.
•Ask us about dental sealants, a protective plastic coating that can be applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay often starts.

Make Dental Visits Enjoyable for Your Child & You
•Schedule the dental appointment for a time when your child feels rested and cooperative. Avoid nap and mealtimes if possible.
•Don’t let anyone tell your child scary stories about dental visits.
•Don’t let your child know if you feel any anxiety about going to the dentist.
•Don’t bribe your child to go to the appointment.
•Never use a dental visit as a punishment or threat.
•Do try to make your child’s dental visit an enjoyable outing.
•Set a good example by taking care of your oral hygiene and health.

Our dental practice is located in the financial district of downtown San Francisco. Our address is: 450 Sutter Street, Suite 1326, San Francisco, CA 94108. For more information about our pediatric dentists and pediatric dentistry services, or to schedule a dental appointment, please call our office at 415.693.9139 or send an email to Info@UnionSquareDental.com.