Fillings
An inexpensive way to restore a small amount of tooth decay.
The Problem
Decay on a small portion of any tooth.
The Solution
Our friendly staff and fun and age-appropriate toys, video games in waiting area and movies in treatment rooms allows children of any age to feel comfortable and safe.
A composite filling is a tooth colored quartz-like material. After tooth decay is removed and cleaned, this tooth colored material is layered into the tooth. Each layer is hardened or cured with highly intense visible light, and the final surface is shaped and polished to match the tooth. The final restoration is virtually invisible.
Advantages
White Fillings:
Composite fillings are more than just attractive. They require minimal tooth preparation, in other words less healthy tooth structure is removed to restore the tooth. Also, a sealant can be placed over the remaining exposed grooves of the tooth to minimize the risk of decay on another area of the tooth.
Disdvantages
White Fillings:
Composite fillings can be subject to wear and tear from tooth grinding and from biting into or chewing on hard objects etc.
Alternatives
In cases of extensive decay or if the baby tooth required a pulpotomy, a crown is the best option. If the decay is not treated, it will most likely increase in size and become a larger problem.