If you notice dark or grayish spots, chipped tooth areas, or holes where food gets stuck on your child’s teeth, it’s time to see your children’s dentist about dental fillings. These are the visible signs of decay and only worsen as time marches on.
Our Approach to Mild Decay or Damage
Are you searching for a caring dentist for kids in Flemington, Phillipsburg, or Frenchtown, NJ? Dentist Dr. Kruti Sanghavi helps young patients receive the preventative and reactive cavity care they need through different types of dental fillings, crowns, and other general dentistry procedures. Our composite dental fillings are a minimally invasive way to repair teeth with slight cavities or destruction—without sacrificing the natural beauty of your child’s smile.
Does my child need a pediatric dental filling?
Sugary, starchy foods are sticky and feed bacteria. When food particles and plaque remain on the teeth for an extended time due to improper brushing or lack of routine dental cleanings, microorganisms begin to amass. Cavity-causing bacteria release potent acids to dissolve the body’s strongest substance: enamel (the outer covering of the tooth).
When cavity-causing bacteria are not removed from enamel, the surface of the teeth gradually darkens, dissolves, and weakens. If this destruction continues, the affected portion of the tooth eventually chips away and forms a “cavity,” a hole in the tooth. The purpose of pediatric dental fillings is to “fill” the hole formed in the tooth from tooth decay.
What are the benefits of composite dental fillings?
Some advantages of choosing composite resin dental fillings include:
- It helps to hide all the common dental imperfections like chips, cracks, or small cavities.
- The procedure involves using composite dental fillings or glass ionomer, a preferred alternative to amalgam fillings (silver). These are BPA-free and mercury free.
- It is a safe and effective procedure for children of all ages.
- The procedure is quick and efficient.
- It protects your child’s teeth without hampering their facial aesthetics.
- Tooth-colored fillings are durable and can last for several years.
- It leaves most of the healthy tooth structure intact.
What happens when a tooth gets filled?
Dental fillings can be completed in a same-day appointment. Dentist Dr. Sanghavi first warmly answers any questions and addresses any concerns you and your child might have before starting the procedure. Next, she numbs the tooth with a local anesthetic and supplies sedation if necessary. Then, our dentist methodically clears away unwanted tissue, bacteria, or debris. Afterward, Dr. Sanghavi shields the inner tooth workings of the tooth with composite resin. Lastly, our kids’ dentist polishes and cures the composite filling material.
Consult with Dr. Sanghavi About Dental Fillings for Kids
At your initial consultation at Floss Boss Pediatric Dentistry, please remember to ask questions such as:
- How much do dental fillings cost?
- How long will the composite dental fillings last?
- What should we expect after a pediatric dental fillings procedure?
If you’re in the Flemington, NJ area and would like a pediatric dental fillings consultation with Dr. Sanghavi about a potential cavity, minor damage, or any other dental concern, please do not hesitate to call 908-860-8913, book an appointment online, or email us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment at Floss Boss Pediatric Dentistry.
