Dental fillings are used to treat different dental problems like cavities and broken teeth. Teeth are usually filled with a material called composite resin. Composite restorations can be matched very closely to your child’s natural tooth color and are virtually indistinguishable from non-restored teeth.
Before your child gets a filling, your child will receive a local anesthetic to numb the gums around the tooth. We will then clean away the bad and decayed part of the tooth so that it is ready to be filled. Once the tooth is filled, we smooth the rough edges and polish it to make it look natural. We use high quality composites that are extremely durable and stain resistant.
This procedure prevents further damage to the tooth and is an effective and inexpensive way of dealing with damaged teeth both for your child’s primary (baby) and permanent teeth.
If you have any questions about fillings/crowns or think your child may need one, please contact us today at (678) 629-3663.