Helping Toothaches With A Tooth Filling

Posted January 6, 2026

If your child has a tooth that hurts, then this could mean the presence of a cavity. Treatment not only stops a toothache, but could help prevent dental infection. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about stopping a toothache with a dental filling.

Toothaches and Tooth Decay

When your child has a tooth that aches when eating or drinking, or if your little one complains about pain that persists in a tooth on a regular basis, this could indicate the potential presence of a cavity. When this happens, please schedule a visit right away! With digital imaging technology, we can make a diagnosis with precision and accuracy to assess the presence of a cavity and then plan treatment to bring relief and prevent the decay from becoming an infection that could lead to premature tooth loss and other complications. In one visit, we can offer a gentle and safe solution to cavities, one that can offer an almost lifelike appearance.

Placing a Dental Filling

The material we use for our fillings is known as composite resin. This metal-free blend of glass-like and acrylic particles is safe for kids of all ages, and bonds with the tooth to last for years to come. Remember, even baby teeth need treatment, as they could fall out naturally months or even years to come, and ignoring the issue could allow infection to form and reach other teeth in the smile!

But with a filling, we can numb the tooth to keep your child comfortable as we remove the decay and clean the tooth. We then prepare and place the composite resin, which bonds with the tooth. We will sculpt and mold the tooth to ensure a proper balance in the smile and a comfortable bite. The last step is to polish the tooth, which helps offer a more natural appearance.

Preventing Cavities

Our team can also provide treatment to help prevent cavities from occurring! During the same visit, we could apply fluoride to the teeth, and reapply every six months, to help keep outer enamel strong and prevent erosion linked to cavities. We also know kids have trouble reaching the rear teeth when they brush and floss, so we can coat them in a protective layer of acrylic. Known as a dental sealant, this helps prevent cavities and can last for years to come!

If you have any questions about how we diagnose and treat cavities in little smiles with a filling, then contact our team today to learn more and schedule their first cavities of 2026!

PDC Kids Provides Solutions for Tooth Decay

We want to help treat tooth decay and stop toothaches with a dental restoration. To find out more about our tooth fillings for kids, call Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda in Dallas, TX, today at (214) 321-4880.