If your child has been diagnosed with a cavity different treatment options will be presented.
since primary teeth are not as strong as permanent teeth, cavities in primary teeth can progress very quickly if not addressed early.
Fillings are better known as restorations, because they restore your child’s teeth to regular function and appearance.
These are white “plastic” fillings that are both good looking and durable. These fillings require a skilled technique, which the Pediatric Dentists of Woodbridge Kids Dentistry are proud to display. Most youth cavities can be restored with composite fillings.
This is an economical treatment option but it is not as visually pleasing as other options.
There has been some public concern about the health risks of amalgam fillings due to the perceived mercury content, however despite rigorous scientific testing, there has been no scientific evidence to support these claims.
Crowns are recommended for:
In these cases, a conventional filling will not last until the treatment of choice is a stainless steel crown.
The crown is a tooth shaped silver covering, or cap, which protects the tooth. It is cemented in place, and is meant to be permanent until the child loses his or her baby tooth.
Sticky candy such as jelly beans, jujubes, caramels, licorice, gummy candy, fruit roll-ups and especially bubble gum can and WILL pull the crown off. Sticky candies are also some of the worst culprits for causing cavities.
Do not allow your child to have these forbidden treats for the entire length of time they have their crown, unless you or your child enjoys the crowning procedure enough to undergo it a second time.
Sugarless gum is an acceptable substitute as it is not as sticky and also acts to prevent cavities.
Please save it and call our office immediately for an appointment to re-cement it. If there is a lengthy delay in re-cementing the crown, the affected tooth may need to be re-prepped and a new crown fabricated.
