The most common dental restoration procedures for children are pediatric fillings. A filling strengthens a tooth damaged by decay and stops it from spreading any further.
Restoration Procedures We Offer:
- Tooth-colored fillings also known as composites: Cavities that are small or only found on one or two surfaces of teeth are commonly restored with a filling or composite.
- Sealants or Preventive resin restorations: A protective coating made from plastic and applied to the chewing surfaces of the teeth at the back of your child’s mouth. Sealants are used to fill in deep grooves that children may have difficulty brushing. Often, bacteria hide in these grooves causing cavities. Sealants prevent cavities by filling in the grooves.
- Crowns (Caps): Primary teeth with larger cavities or decay in multiple locations can be restored with stainless steel or white zirconium crown.
- Replacement of prematurely lost primary teeth: Anterior teeth, primary teeth found in the front of the mouth, can be replaced for aesthetic reasons if they are lost prematurely. Posterior primary teeth often need to be replaced because losing these teeth too early can cause oral development problems with teeth spacing and mouth arch.
Pediatric dental restorations are important because they help preserve the integrity of your child’s teeth and prevent more damage from occurring. Dental restorations ensure sufficient tooth function, restore aesthetics, protect the structure of the teeth, and promote overall oral health.