Can Baby Teeth Receive Tooth Fillings?
When you teach your child good hygiene skills and bring them to the dentist regularly for routine checkups and cleanings, you give them a good chance at avoiding things like cavities. However, cavities are the most common dental concern for a reason – it doesn’t take much for them to develop, and children sometimes need a boost in successfully preventing them. If your child develops a cavity in a primary (baby) tooth, we might recommend filling the cavity with a conservative, tooth-colored filling. Although the tooth will fall out eventually and make way for its permanent replacement, stopping the spread of decay and saving the tooth until then will be essential for keeping your child’s smile healthy. (more…)
Giving Kids a Better Chance at Preventing Cavities
Every parent wants their children to enjoy a lifetime of healthy, cavity-free smiles. However, it takes more than wishful thinking to protect kids smiles, which is why we focus on helping children of all ages proactively prevent cavities from forming with compassionate, high-quality care and conservative dental treatment options. From making good hygiene and education fun to providing personalized treatments for strengthening your child’s teeth, we can help you boost your child’s chances of avoiding ever having to deal with a cavity. (more…)