Children’s Fillings
Tooth Colored Fillings In Garland, TX
Tooth Colored Fillings For Kids In Garland, TX
Parents in the Garland, TX area want their kids to have the best. That includes a smile that contributes to self-confidence and good health. Yet tooth decay remains a prevalent problem, especially for children. With sealants and fluoride treatment, kids in the care of Dr. Boppana have fewer cavities. Many children will get at least one cavity. That doesn’t mean their smile has to show it. Dr. Boppana offers tooth-colored fillings for kids at her Garland, TX practice, Perfect 32 Family Dentistry.
Fillings For Kids
When bacterial acids attack teeth, a hole forms in the protective layer of enamel. That allows harmful organisms to penetrate deeper. The hole grows larger, compromising dentin. If tooth decay is not addressed, it can lead to painful inflammation at the nerve, requiring root canal therapy, or even infection spreading to the bone.
To prepare for a filling, Dr. Boppana must remove some tooth structure – the diseased portion. How much depends on how long the decay is left untreated. With regular checkups, tooth decay can be caught in the early stages, before it results in discomfort and needs for extensive dental work.
Once the tooth is prepped, the opening must be sealed to stop decay further decay and to restore chewing strength. Once, silver-colored amalgam fillings were the standard for children’s dentistry. Today, Dr. Boppana recommends tooth-colored composite resin filling material.
The Composite(white) Filling Advantage
Tooth-colored dental fillings:
- Look completely natural. They are undetectable in your child’s smile.
- Are strong and durable. This type of filling is suitable even for back molars.
- Contain no mercury.
- Have only the slightest trace amount of BPAs. Dr. Boppana uses only materials approved by the FDA.
- Require just normal hygiene – brushing after meals and nightly flossing – to stay white.
The Best Alternative
Tooth-colored cavity fillings are an attractive treatment to reinstate the health of decayed teeth. However, the prevention of cavities is by far the best alternative. Dr. Boppana works closely with parents and kids, providing guidance on nutrition and lifestyle habits for healthier teeth. She may recommend dental sealants and fluoride treatment to resist tooth decay. The hygiene team is happy to give a hands-on demonstration of proper brushing and flossing techniques.
As a Perfect 32 Family Dentistry patient, your child gets more than unnoticeable fillings. He or she gains a true partner in oral health. New patients are welcome. Call (469) 804-5677 to schedule a visit with your dentist in garland
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