Space Maintainers

     When a baby tooth is lost too soon, the teeth next to it may tilt or drift into the empty space, affecting the growth of the permanent tooth. If left untreated, this condition may require extensive orthodontic treatment, since the permanent tooth may be crooked...

Extractions

In children, dental infections are usually caused by deep caries or a history of trauma/injury. Untreated dental infections can lead to pain, abscess, and cellulitis. Consequently, children are prone to dehydration – especially if they are not eating well due to pain...

Pulp Therapy

The pulp of a tooth is the inner, central core of the tooth. The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels, connective tissue and reparative cells. The purpose of pulp therapy in pediatric dentistry is to save a decayed or infected tooth that might otherwise need to be...

Stainless Steel Crowns

Stainless steel crowns are the most common crowns used by pediatric dentists to restore primary (baby) teeth. They are customized to fit your child’s tooth and are extremely durable and easy to place. Your child may need a stainless steel crown if: • A primary tooth...

Composite Fillings

     Composite filling is a mixture of glass or quartz filler in a resin medium that produces a tooth-colored filling. Composite fillings are durable and resistant to fractures in small-to-mid size restorations that need to withstand moderate chewing pressure. Less...