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Pediatric Restorative Dentistry

What is Restorative Dentistry?

Restorative dentistry repairs damaged teeth and restores oral health. At Palm & Poppy, we use evidence-based expertise and high-quality, biocompatible materials to treat dental issues in children. Our minimally invasive approach focuses on preserving natural tooth structure while providing durable, aesthetically pleasing restorations that support your child's long-term oral health.

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Benefits of Restorative Care

Pain Relief and Comfort

Restorative treatments alleviate discomfort caused by cavities or damaged teeth. By addressing these issues promptly, we ensure your child can eat, speak, and smile comfortably, improving their overall quality of life.

Preservation of Natural Teeth

Our conservative approach aims to save as much natural tooth structure as possible. This helps maintain proper oral function and development, reducing the need for more extensive treatments in the future.

Improved Self-Confidence

Restoring damaged teeth can significantly boost a child's self-esteem. A healthy, attractive smile helps children feel more confident in social situations and fosters positive self-image during crucial developmental years.

Our Restorative Services

We offer a comprehensive range of restorative services tailored to meet your child's unique needs. Our gentle approach ensures comfort throughout every procedure.

BPA-Free Composite Fillings

We use tooth-colored, BPA-free composite materials to repair cavities. These fillings blend seamlessly with natural teeth, providing a durable, aesthetically pleasing solution that's safe for your child's health and the environment.

Stainless Steel Crowns

For extensively decayed baby teeth, stainless steel crowns offer a strong, durable solution. They protect the remaining tooth structure, maintain proper spacing, and ensure comfortable chewing function until the permanent tooth emerges.

Tooth-Colored Zirconia Crowns

These all-ceramic crowns provide superior aesthetics for front teeth or when appearance is a concern. Zirconia crowns are strong, biocompatible, and look just like natural teeth, boosting your child's confidence in their smile.

Pulpotomies

When decay reaches the tooth's pulp, a pulpotomy can save the tooth by removing the infected portion while maintaining the healthy root. This procedure preserves the natural tooth and prevents the need for premature extraction.

Extractions

When necessary, we perform gentle extractions to remove severely decayed or damaged teeth. Our compassionate approach and sedation options ensure your child's comfort throughout the procedure.

Space Maintainers

After premature loss of baby teeth, space maintainers help preserve proper spacing for permanent teeth. These custom-made appliances prevent neighboring teeth from shifting, reducing the need for future orthodontic treatment.

Stay Positive

Children often pick up on their parents' emotions. Speak positively about the dentist and avoid using words like "hurt” or “pain." Instead, focus on how the dentist helps keep teeth strong and healthy.

Be Their Brushing Buddy

Make tooth brushing a fun family activity. This helps your child view dental care positively and prepares them for what to expect during their cleaning. Consider using a tooth brushing app or playing their favorite song while brushing.

Two little girls sitting at a table eating cake.

Get Artsy

Encourage your child to draw pictures of teeth or play pretend dentist with stuffed animals. This creative play can help familiarize them with dental concepts and tools in a fun, non-threatening way.

BPA-Free Composite Fillings

We use tooth-colored, BPA-free composite materials to repair cavities. These fillings blend seamlessly with natural teeth, providing a durable, aesthetically pleasing solution that's safe for your child's health and the environment.

Stainless Steel Crowns

For extensively decayed baby teeth, stainless steel crowns offer a strong, durable solution. They protect the remaining tooth structure, maintain proper spacing, and ensure comfortable chewing function until the permanent tooth emerges.

Tooth-Colored Zirconia Crowns

These all-ceramic crowns provide superior aesthetics for front teeth or when appearance is a concern. Zirconia crowns are strong, biocompatible, and look just like natural teeth, boosting your child's confidence in their smile.

Pulpotomies

When decay reaches the tooth's pulp, a pulpotomy can save the tooth by removing the infected portion while maintaining the healthy root. This procedure preserves the natural tooth and prevents the need for premature extraction.

Extractions

When necessary, we perform gentle extractions to remove severely decayed or damaged teeth. Our compassionate approach and sedation options ensure your child's comfort throughout the procedure.

Space Maintainers

After premature loss of baby teeth, space maintainers help preserve proper spacing for permanent teeth. These custom-made appliances prevent neighboring teeth from shifting, reducing the need for future orthodontic treatment.

Have Questions?

FAQs

Why treat cavities in baby teeth if they're going to fall out anyway?
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