Tooth-colored fillings
Try as we might to prevent them, sometimes kids get cavities. When they do, we can use a tooth-colored filling to treat them. Unlike traditional amalgam, tooth-colored fillings are made from flexible composite resin, which can be closely matched to your child’s tooth shade.
Dental crowns
If your child has damage or decay that can’t be treated with a filling alone, we might recommend a crown. These durable, high-quality crowns are carefully customized to fit over the remaining dental structure and protect it from further harm while restoring the tooth’s original form.
Tooth extractions
At OPD Smiles, we do our best to avoid tooth extractions. Sometimes, a child may need an extraction to prepare their smile for orthodontic treatment or remove a stubborn baby tooth.
Sedation dentistry is available to help make this experience smooth, successful, and fear-free for even the youngest patients.
Pulpotomy
Baby teeth are not as strong as adult teeth, which is why children are more susceptible to tooth pain and infection. But we don’t always want to remove a troublesome tooth. Sometimes, we may recommend a pulpotomy.
A pulpotomy is like a baby root canal where we remove any diseased nerve tissue, and place a filling to prevent more harmful bacteria from entering. This can help the tooth stay healthy and pain-free until it falls out naturally.
Restore your child’s smile
To learn more about your child’s restorative care options or to schedule an appointment, contact us today.