pasadena 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.
Restoring Healthy Smiles
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.
Have Questions?
FAQs
Baby teeth play crucial roles in speech development, proper chewing, and guiding permanent teeth into place. Untreated cavities can lead to pain, infections, and premature tooth loss, potentially causing long-term oral health issues. Treating cavities in baby teeth helps maintain overall health and proper dental development.
At Palm & Poppy, we exclusively use tooth-colored, BPA-free composite fillings. These are not only aesthetically pleasing but also free from potentially harmful materials found in traditional fillings. Our composite fillings are safe, durable, and provide excellent results for children.