How Fillings Stop Your Child’s Cavity
Tooth decay is a widespread and serious issue for kids of all ages. Without treatment, there is a serious risk of dental infection and even the premature loss of a primary tooth. But we can help save your child’s tooth with a filling. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about stopping childhood cavities in one visit!
The Causes and Symptoms of Tooth Decay
How do you know when your child needs to receive a dental filling? If your child attends checkup and cleaning visits every six months, then our team can monitor the smile for the earliest signs of decay, often catching it and treating it before your little one experiences discomfort. Otherwise, we may not know until your kid complains about a toothache or discomfort when he or she eats that lasts for more than a day. At this point, the decay has reached a more advanced stage and treatment is crucial for avoiding infection or the risk of premature tooth loss!
Creating Dental Fillings
Our team will conduct a dental exam with digital x-rays, using 90% less radiation and avoiding the need for bitewings. We can use the technology to pinpoint the decay and then assess the cause and severity. Our team can then plan the filling placement in detail. We will numb the tooth with a local anesthetic to keep your child comfortable. If your little one has anxiety or special needs, we could also discuss sedation to help your child enter a deep state of calm and relaxation.
We then remove the decay from the tooth and thoroughly clean the surfaces. We will prepare the filling material, a metal-free mix of acrylic-like and glass-like particles known as composite resin. This is a more natural-looking material and one that is biocompatible, bonding with the tooth for years to come. We place this and sculpt the tooth as the composite resin cures under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance, treating your kid’s cavity in only one visit!
Protecting Little Smiles from Cavities
To help protect kids from future cavities, we urge you to bring them in for a checkup and cleaning every six months. Our team can also discuss treatments like fluoride and dental sealants to further protect the teeth. At home, make sure they brush and floss daily, and try to limit how much sugar is in their diet. If you have any questions, contact our team today!
Talk to Our Team About Treating Tooth Decay
Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda wants to offer a safe and effective treatment for your kid’s cavity. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call our Dallas, TX, team today at 214-321-4880 today.
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