Dental Restorations

Children frequently need to repair teeth due to accidents. An accident can happen at any time. Whether it is in a sport, extracurricular activity or just playing with friends– a child's teeth are often the victim. When a child does damage a tooth, it is important to fix the tooth right away. Otherwise, the area can become infected along with being uncomfortable.

Restorations are also needed after a tooth becomes infected. When a patient gets a cavity or if a root canal is necessary, Camelback Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, can help restore it so that the tooth continues to function without needing removal. This is far better for your child's overall oral health, since keeping natural teeth is the best option in the long run.

Dental crowns. When a tooth is missing a large portion of its enamel, a dental crown is the best type of restoration. The crown acts as a cap that completely surrounds the tooth. This way, your child can bite down with full force and not worry about being uncomfortable or of damaging the tooth further. This is most frequently used after a root canal or when the tooth is severely chipped. Fortunately, they now come in all-ceramic and ceramic-on-metal styles, in addition to the traditional all-metal material. This means that patients getting crowns for restorations can have natural looking teeth after the fact.

Tooth-colored fillings. At Camelback Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we use tooth-colored fillings as a way to restore teeth that have cavities. Once the decayed area of the tooth has been removed, a filling is necessary to replace the missing enamel. Traditionally, this was done using silver amalgam, but now we can complete dental restorations using materials that look natural. After the procedure, no one will be able to tell the difference with your child's teeth.

Bondings. Those that need minor restorations can often benefit from a simple bonding procedure. This is popular in Phoenix and the local area when restoring baby teeth. Children, for example, do not need a dental veneer on a tooth that is going to fall out in short order. With this in mind, we can keep a baby tooth in place and ensure that it is functioning properly by restoring it through a bonding procedure. We will use a tooth-colored material so that it looks completely natural.

At times, patients in Phoenix need dental restorations to replace teeth. Whether a tooth has been knocked out or has fallen out due to an infection, there are several ways that it can be replaced. In order to determine what procedure is right for your child, call 602-595-3531 to schedule an appointment and consultation.