Children are more prone to developing cavities, which can negatively impact their oral health and smile. To address this, our pediatric dental team provides dental fillings to repair and restore your child’s teeth after a cavity has formed. At Falcon Pediatric Dentistry, we use only composite (tooth-colored) fillings, ensuring a natural-looking result that blends seamlessly with your child’s smile.
Book OnlineWhat Are Dental Fillings?
Dental fillings are a straightforward restorative treatment designed to “fill in” the damaged areas of a tooth, restoring its shape, strength, function, health, and appearance. Our pediatric dentists typically recommend fillings if your child develops a cavity or experiences minor tooth damage, such as fracturing or chipping. The procedure can usually be completed in a single visit to our office.
To begin, our pediatric dentist and team will ensure your child is comfortable by administering a local anesthetic or another sedation option. Once your child is at ease, we will thoroughly clean the affected tooth to prepare it for the filling. The filling material is then applied, shaped, and hardened to provide a durable restoration.
Benefits of Composite Dental Fillings
We exclusively use tooth-colored fillings to offer the healthiest and most aesthetic treatment for your child. The benefits of composite fillings include:
- A completely natural-looking result that blends seamlessly with your child’s smile
- A filling material that strengthens the structural integrity of the tooth
- Reduced risk of the treated tooth breaking or fracturing in the future
- Decreased sensitivity to temperature changes caused by foods and beverages
- Enhanced resistance to decay and leaks in the treated tooth
- The ability to treat cavities that are too small for silver amalgam fillings
- Fillings that can be repaired or replaced without needing to remove the original material
- A biocompatible filling material that is safe for use