Your child’s pediatric dentist will likely recommend fillings to treat any cavities in your child’s teeth. You don’t need to be worried. Cavities are common among children, and fillings are an effective treatment to prevent further decay. However, you may wonder why your child’s primary teeth need fillings if they eventually fall out, only to… Continue reading The 4 Reasons Children Need Fillings
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Restorative Dentistry: The Benefits Of Dental Fillings
Tooth decay is the most common childhood illness, so it’s no surprise that many patients will need to see a pediatric dentist for dental fillings. When your child’s tooth has been damaged, it’s important to consider restorations, like dental fillings, in order to make the tooth whole again. When a child’s teeth have been affected… Continue reading Restorative Dentistry: The Benefits Of Dental Fillings
Why Dental Fillings are Necessary
Dental fillings are required when the protective covering of a tooth has been breached leading to decay. This can result in an excruciating toothache. Left untreated, decay can permeate the tooth’s roots resulting in infection, and the need for additional treatment like a root canal to save the tooth. Tooth Decay Can Occur At Any… Continue reading Why Dental Fillings are Necessary
Tooth Decay and Dental Fillings
Correcting tooth decay with dental fillings is never fun at any age, and this is why preventive action is so important. Your pediatric dentist should begin seeing your child around the age of twelve months so you can learn how to care for your child’s teeth as they grow. What is tooth decay and how… Continue reading Tooth Decay and Dental Fillings