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Pediatric Dental Restorations Tooth colored dental fillings (mercury free)White (or "composite") restorations are a good option for fillings in both front and back teeth. We make sure to use latest dental materials available to ensure a good, safe and long lasting filling. To learn more visit: Guideline on Pediatric Restorative Dentistry Pulp treatment (baby root canal)A pulpotomy may be indicated in baby teeth where the cavity has reached the nerve and blood vessels (or "pulp") that are in the center of the tooth. This is a nerve treatment where the infected pulp is removed and a material is placed that prevents the infection from spreading. The goal of the pulpotomy is to maintain the tooth without pain or infection until it falls out naturally. To learn more visit: Guideline on Pulp Therapy for Primary Teeth Pediatric dental crownsWhen a cavity is large, and a pulpotomy has been performed, or the tooth has developmental defects which weaken the enamel, a stainless steel crown may be indicated. The stainless steel crown is recommended when failure of other restorative materials, such as white-colored composite, is likely. The crowns that we use for the front teeth (and in some circumstances, back teeth as well) are tooth-colored, depending on each tooth's needs. Care after a filling or a crownFollow instructions given by our office and take precaution if your child is still anesthetized. Numbing will usually wear off after 60-90 minutes of completion of the treatment. Avoid chewing hard and sticky foods to prevent biting on tissues causing trauma. Give 30 minutes for the glue to firm up after the placement of a crown to avoid displacement. They may brush their teeth this evening and pay special attention to gumline around the new crown to help gums heal faster. Avoid sticky foods like taffy and tootsie rolls. If you had a "tooth colored" filling placed, please avoid anything that may stain it for the first 24 hours such as blueberries, raspberries, dark sodas, fruit punch, etc. Care of the mouth after local anestheticOften children do not understand the effects of local anesthesia and may chew, scratch, suck, or play with the numb lip, tongue, or cheek. These actions can cause swelling and abrasions to the tissue. Monitor your child closely for approximately two hours following the appointment. Keep your child on a soft diet until the anesthesia has worn off. Please do not hesitate to call the office if there are any questions. |
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