Pediatric Restorative Dentistry In Virginia Beach, Virginia
Restorative Dentistry Treatments For Your Child
Restorative dentistry treatments are an important part of taking care of your child’s teeth and ensuring they grow healthy and strong. The goal of restorative dentistry is to help restore functionality, and strengthen and improve the appearance of damaged or decayed teeth. Ultimately, we want your child’s smile to last for a lifetime!
Our Restorative Dentistry Services
We offer a range of pediatric restorative dentistry treatments for our patients. When choosing the appropriate treatment for your child, our pediatric dentists take into account multiple factors, including the type of tooth (primary versus permanent), your child’s oral hygiene and your child’s temperament. These restorative dentistry treatments include:
Fillings
Fillings are used to repair a cavity on a primary or permanent tooth. A cavity is the result of a multifactorial process that causes the destruction of a tooth’s enamel over time. While tooth enamel can repair itself at a certain point with good hygiene and dental care, by the time a cavity has formed the decay can not be reversed. To prevent further damage, the tooth is treated with filling material made of amalgam or composite resin. Additionally, fillings restore the tooth’s function and structure.
Crowns
Crowns are prefabricated full coverage restorations that are placed over a child’s tooth when a filling cannot adequately repair the damage caused by a cavity or trauma. They help to restore the tooth’s shape, size, strength and appearance and prevent additional wear or decay. At Beach Kids Dentistry our dentists use stainless steel and composite crowns, depending on the type and location of the tooth needing it.
Pulpotomy
Pulpitis is when the pulp, or nerve, of your tooth is inflamed and can be caused by cavities/tooth decay or tooth trauma, such as a cracked tooth. A pulpotomy involves removing part of the pulp, or the inner part of the tooth, while saving the tooth’s root. This is the best option to save a tooth if the inflammation is limited to the tooth’s pulp and has not caused an infection or abscess.
Extractions
Sometimes our dentists will determine that a tooth cannot be restored and may require extraction or removal. If the tooth has severe decay, is impacted or more, we will determine that an extraction is the best option for your child. There are many reasons why your child might need a tooth to be extracted, including severe tooth decay, overcrowding, impacted teeth and trauma.
Space Maintainers
If a baby tooth is lost prematurely, meaning it falls out or is extracted before its natural time, it can lead to several potential dental issues and complications. Space maintainers are essential appliances that can make a significant difference in your child’s dental development. These devices can help fill the gap left by a lost baby tooth and help prevent misalignment of the erupting permanent teeth.
Treating Dental Anxiety With Sedation Dentistry
Our pediatric dentists may recommend the use of mild sedation during your child’s dental procedure, which can help reduce your child’s anxiety and ensure a comfortable experience. Our sedation options are deemed safe and effective by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. They can help your child relax while remaining alert and aware throughout their procedure. We will recommend one of the following sedation methods based on the desired level of sedation:
If you have questions or concerns about our sedation options, call our office at (757) 467-7797. We’re happy to discuss ways to help your child feel more comfortable during their visit!
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Sea The Beach Kids Dentistry Difference
We believe that a lifetime of healthy smiles begins with a positive and fun dental experience. Our kid-friendly office and experienced pediatric dentists are here to provide compassionate, patient-focused and specialized pediatric dental care.
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