Fillings may be necessary when there is loss of tooth structure due to injury to the tooth or when the decay process involves enamel &/or dentin of the tooth.
A child’s smile is important to everyone: to them, to their parents, and us. We often use tooth-colored filling materials to restore the child's smile. The material is known as composite resin and it makes any work they've done, basically unnoticeable.
If the fillings are invisible, the child won't have to worry about being teased in school or being commented on by strangers. This material works on everything from baby teeth to permanent, adult teeth.
How are Fillings Placed Inside the Child’s Teeth
Before filling any cavities, kids are allowed to get acclimated to our office. Our doctor will let them look around and sit in the chair for a couple of minutes before doing any work. If this doesn't have a calming effect on the child, our dentists have other methods.
As soon as the shape of the tooth is formed, a special blue light is placed on top of it, making it harder in mere seconds. Finally, additional adjustments can be made if the child feels like the tooth isn’t shaped right or has trouble biting.