How Fillings Stop Toothaches
If your little one reports a toothache, then we can bring relief with a dental filling. In one visit, this can provide a gentle and biocompatible solution to a cavity. In today’s blog, Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda talks about stopping toothaches with fillings for kids in Dallas, TX!
Toothaches and Dental Cavities
A cavity means that the outer enamel has weakened until harmful bacteria can bypass it and reach the sensitive inner tissues, known as dentin. A cavity then forms, which will grow and spread through the tooth unless treated. Over time, this could cause painful toothaches and sensitivity, and could lead to an infection or the risk of premature tooth loss. But with a restoration, we have a way of treating tooth decay and to prevent infection and keep little smiles intact, ensuring the baby tooth falls out on schedule to prevent misalignment down the road. When your little one has pain in a tooth that last for more than a day, bring him or her in right away for treatment!
Relief with Dental Fillings
Our team will take a close look at the tooth in question with a dental x-ray, so we can peer into it and see the extent of the decay. We can then place treatment with a filling. We numb the tooth to ensure your little one is cozy, and we also have sedation for kids with special needs or severe anxiety. Our team next removes decay from the tooth and places the metal-free composite resin material, which will better blend with the smile than metal options. This is a more biocompatible and safe option for little smiles too.
We then sculpt and mold the tooth to ensure proper bite balance as the composite resin cures under a light. The last step is to polish the tooth for a brighter appearance. If the decay is too severe for a filling, then we could discuss a stainless-steel crown, or possibly a more lifelike NuSmile zirconia one.
Dental Sealants and More
Our team also offers ways to help prevent the need for a restoration. As part of their routine checkup and cleaning appointments, we could apply fluoride to the teeth to strengthen the outer enamel and prevent decay from occurring. We also have dental sealants, which coat the rear teeth to prevent cavities from forming in hard-to-reach molars. If you have any questions about how we treat little smiles with a dental filling, then contact our team today to learn more!
PDC Kids Stops Pain in Little Smiles
We want to help treat the source of your child’s discomfort and keep little smiles intact! To find out more about bringing relief from aching teeth, then call Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda in Dallas, TX, today at (214) 321-4880.
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