Tooth-Colored Fillings for Kids Crown Point
Natural Looking Restorations for Your Child’s Growing Smile
Cavities and decay can be extremely painful, and if not treated promptly can increase in size and may eventually lead to an infection or extraction. With tooth-colored fillings for kids in Crown Point, we can remove the damaged enamel in your child’s smile, and restore it with the help of durable, lifelike composite resin!
Why Choose LMK Pediatric Dental Care for Tooth-Colored Fillings for Kids?
- Sedation Options Available
- Durable, Natural-Looking Results
- Gentle, Caring Dental Team
What Are Tooth-Colored Fillings?
If your child’s tooth is suffering from cavities or decay, it is important to repair it as soon as possible. This not only ensures that the tooth does not develop a painful infection, but it also helps protect it, so it continues to function properly. Because it’s important that your child’s baby teeth stay in place until they’re ready to fall out on their own, saving a damaged primary tooth can help ensure their permanent teeth come in on time, and in proper alignment. For permanent teeth, tooth-colored fillings for kids can help increase their chances of lasting a lifetime!
Tooth-colored fillings for kids are made of durable, lifelike composite resin, which is a mixture of metal-free particles of glass and ultrafine plastic. These restorations not only rebuild missing enamel and protect the tooth against further damage, but they also can be color-matched to the rest of your child’s teeth, so they won’t ever feel self-conscious about dark spots in their growing grin!
The Process of Getting a Tooth-Colored Filling
Getting a tooth-colored filling for kids is a fairly simple process that can usually be performed in just one visit to LMK Pediatric Dental Care. During their visit, Dr. Karr will begin by numbing their mouth. If they are nervous or anxious, we are happy to offer dental sedation options as well. Then, once they are comfortable, she will carefully remove the decayed portions of the enamel, sanitize the inside of the tooth, and rebuild it with the color-matched composite resin. Next, she’ll harden the restoration with an ultraviolet curing light, and in a few quick seconds, the restoration will be solid! Finally, she’ll polish it up, removing any excess material so all you see is a healthy, beautiful tooth!
The Benefits of Tooth-Colored Fillings for Kids
When it comes to choosing tooth-colored fillings for kids, the benefits are seemingly endless. Not only do these restorations look just like your child’s real teeth, but they also will never cause the surrounding areas to discolor over time like older amalgam metal fillings sometimes do.
Furthermore, because composite resin is so malleable, it bonds more precisely with the enamel, creating a more secure attachment than is possible with amalgam metal. This also means that Dr. Karr won’t need to remove as much enamel, thereby preserving more of your child’s natural tooth structure.
Composite resin is also less likely to cause tooth sensitivity and is more effective at protecting the nerves of the teeth from things like hot, cold, and acidic foods and beverages. In fact, not only are they more comfortable than amalgam, but tooth-colored fillings for kids are also just as durable as metal, often lasting for seven or more years with regular brushing, flossing, and visits to LMK Pediatric Dental Care for preventive exams and cleanings!
