Ensuring Safe Fillings For Our Little Patients
Tooth decay can form in smiles of all ages, and kids tend to have a high risk. This is especially true now that summer break is here and many kids have more time to snack on sugary foods and drinks! But we can offer a solution that is safe, comfortable, and blends with their smiles. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about placing our metal-free dental fillings.
When Kids Need a Dental Filling
When should you bring your child in for a dental filling? When a cavity forms, it will grow and spread through the tooth. This could eventually lead to tooth sensitivity when your child eats or drinks, or a toothache that doesn’t pass after a day or two. Once your little one complains about an aching tooth, consider an appointment. If your child attends routine checkup and cleaning visits every six months, then we could also identify the presence of a cavity in the earliest stages, often before your little one experiences a toothache.
The Benefits of Composite Resin
What do we create our fillings from? Instead of metal, we opt for a metal-free option that is safe for kids of all ages. The composite resin we use is made from a blend of glass-like and acrylic-like particles and is biocompatible, bonding with the tooth. The material is also more lifelike in appearance and blends with the smile better than metal alternatives. Along with treating tooth decay, the material can be used to repair minor damage as well.
Placing a Dental Restoration
If we examine your child’s smile and find the presence of a cavity, then we can start the treatment process and complete it in one sitting. We numb the tooth to ensure your little one is comfortable and has a positive experience. We then remove the decay and clean the tooth. We prepare and place the composite resin in multiple layers, and then mold the tooth while the material cures under a light. We then polish it for a brighter appearance. In one visit, this can stop decay and bring relief from a toothache.
If you have any questions about how we treat tooth decay with a dental filling, or about tips for avoiding cavities during their summer break, then please reach out to our team today. Now is also a great time to schedule their next checkup and cleaning visit.
PDC Kids Wants to Offer Solutions for Childhood Cavities
We want to offer kids treatment for tooth decay that is biocompatible and safe for all ages. To find out more about treating tooth decay with metal-free fillings, call Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda in Dallas, TX, today at (214) 321-4880.
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