Children's Dentistry

A Dentist Helps to Keep Children Healthy

Children's teeth are more susceptible to cavities for a variety of reasons. It is our goal to help them keep their teeth cavity free by identifying the factors that bring on cavities.

Often young children do not brush well. We encourage parents to help them develop good daily hygiene. Teeth that are not as clean as they should be are more prone to cavities due to increased acid production and therefore exposure. Once decay begins, any amount of damage is permanent and requires a restoration. 

As children eat more often throughout the day (grazing), the rate and number of cavities that develop will increase. But with more nutritious food choices, improved daily care, and an application of a dental sealant, the occurrence of cavities can be minimized.

Melinda Marino DDS 
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 
9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D
San Diego, CA 92131 
(858) 578-0800 
MelindaMarinoDDS.com

Children's Dentistry

Caring for Your Children

Your children will feel comfortable in Dr. Marino's care as she delivers their treatment with thoughtfulness and compassion. She uses the latest technologies that allow for less time in the dental chair. We teach proper brushing and flossing and the importance of good daily hygiene to keep teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime. We enjoy all their visits, starting when they get their first tooth and every year thereafter as they grow and change.

We want all generations of children to have no fear of dental treatment. Our office is a happy place to visit, and children sense that we are here to help them. Our parents have been pleased that we are able to relieve fear in children so they enjoy their visits.

Melinda Marino DDS  
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry  
9910 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite D 
San Diego, CA 92131  
(858) 578-0800  
MelindaMarinoDDS.com