When Might a Dental Restoration Be Necessary?
At our pediatric dentistry practice, ensuring the health and integrity of your child’s teeth is our top priority. Dental restorations are a common and essential part of maintaining a healthy smile, especially when dealing with broken, cracked, or chipped teeth. Here are some situations where a dental restoration might be necessary:
- Broken Teeth – Children are active, and accidents happen. Whether from a fall, sports injury, or other mishap, a broken tooth can cause pain and affect your child’s ability to chew properly. A dental restoration, such as a crown or bonding, can repair the damage, restoring both the function and appearance of the tooth.
- Cracked Teeth – Cracks in teeth can occur due to various reasons, including biting down on hard foods, grinding teeth, or trauma to the mouth. A cracked tooth can lead to sensitivity, pain, and further complications if left untreated. Dental restorations like fillings, crowns, or veneers can seal the crack, preventing bacteria from entering and protecting the tooth from further damage.
- Chipped Teeth – Chipped teeth are common in children and can result from a range of activities. While a small chip may not cause immediate pain, it can be sharp and uncomfortable, potentially leading to further wear or injury to the surrounding tissues. Depending on the size and location of the chip, a dental restoration such as bonding or a veneer can smooth out the tooth, enhance its appearance, and restore its function.
- Cavities and Decay – Beyond physical trauma, cavities and tooth decay are common reasons for dental restorations. Even with diligent oral hygiene, children can still develop cavities that require fillings to restore the tooth’s health and prevent further decay.
Dental restorations are vital in treating various dental issues in children, ensuring their teeth remain healthy and functional. If your child experiences any form of tooth damage or decay, our team is here to provide expert care and restore their smile with compassion and precision. Regular dental check-ups are essential in detecting and addressing these issues early, preventing more significant problems down the road.
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I would give extra stars if I could. I take all 3 of my kids here for all their dental cleanings, fillings and everything else they need. They are amazing the kids love going here! They get excited to see the dentist and get their balloon afterwards! Everyone who works here is extremely friendly and the whole experience is amazing every time. I will not take my kids anywhere else. I have never liked a dentist office so much. The office is also very nice and they play kids shows in the waiting room.
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Pediatric Dental Restorations We Offer
Composite Fillings
Pediatric Dental Center offers composite fillings that match the color of the tooth. When decay is discovered early, we are able to use very conservative fillings. Composite fillings have superior characteristics to traditional silver fillings. In addition, they match the color of the tooth. While we always try to do the most conservative treatment option, some teeth are too badly decayed to hold a composite filling. These teeth require complete coverage with stainless steel crowns. The doctors are happy to discuss with you the advantages and limitations of each treatment to identify which would be best for your child.
Crowns
Stainless steel crowns are used as the restoration of choice when decay is too large to be fixed with a filling or when cavities are on several surfaces of the teeth. Our dentists will discuss with you the advantages and limitations of each treatment to identify which would be best for your child.
Learn More About Tooth CrownsTooth Extractions
While tooth extractions are done only as a last resort, they can be necessary in some instances of disease or trauma. In addition, some extractions are needed for orthodontic reasons, to help guide the eruption and alignment of your child’s permanent teeth. If a primary molar is removed prematurely, a space maintainer may be inserted to make sure there is enough space into which the permanent tooth can grow.
Learn More About Tooth ExtractionsSpace Maintainers
Children may need space maintainers if they lose a tooth early or have a primary tooth extracted due to dental decay. If either is the case, it is important to know the benefits of using a space maintainer and how it can help support your child’s dental health.
A space maintainer is an appliance that is custom-made and cemented into your child’s mouth. Its purpose is to keep the space open to allow the permanent tooth to erupt and come into place. Baby teeth are important to the development of the teeth, jaw bones and muscles and help to guide permanent teeth into position when the baby teeth are lost. If a space is not maintained, then teeth can shift into the open space and orthodontic treatment may be required. Not every child who loses a baby tooth early or to dental decay requires a space maintainer. We will discuss this with you and determine if a space maintainer is needed.
Have Questions or Want More Info on Restorative Dentistry?
If you are looking for a children’s dentistry that you can trust, you have come to the right place. Here at The Pediatric Dental Center, our friendly and knowledgeable staff have the answers and expertise to give you the answers you need to help keep you informed and put your mind at ease.
We have convenient office locations in Burlington and Cold Spring Kentucky. We also proudly provide dentistry for children to patients from all over the Northern Kentucky area, including the communities of Florence, Hebron, Covington, Erlanger, and Independence.
For more information on our full spectrum of services, ask our doctors about sedation dentistry. Contact The Pediatric Dental Center today.
