Restorative Dentistry

Restorative dentistry is ensuring the tooth is healthy and functional

Restorative Dentistry involve the filling of cavities, nerve treatments to fix specific areas of pain as well as crowns and extractions for teeth that are more significantly damaged.

Composite (Resin) Restoration

“white fillings”, are used when a tooth has a small to mid-size cavity. The white filling material is bonded to the area where the cavity has formed and fills in the hole where the bacteria have attacked the tooth. Since it can match the shade of your tooth, it offers a great esthetic option.

Pulpotomy (nerve treatment)

Children’s teeth have multiple layers to them, with the deepest later being the nerve or “pulp.” If a cavity reaches the innermost layer, the child can experience pain. Therefore, if a cavity has extended deeply into the tooth a nerve treatment would be indicated. It is our goal to preserve the baby teeth so that they can guide the permanent teeth into place.

Crown (White or Silver)

When a tooth has broken down extensively, and has lost its structure and function, due to the extent of bacteria that has consumed it, a crown would be used to stabilize further breakdown and help improve its function. Crowns can be in silver, made out of stainless steel or white, made out of zirconia / porcelain. Placement of a crown is done in one visit.

Extractions

Dental extractions are necessary if a child’s tooth has been severely damaged from trauma, dental decay, infected, or for orthodontic purposes. We try our best to preserve baby teeth, if possible, but sometimes removal of baby teeth is the better option. Don’t you worry. If your child require extraction, Dr. Steve will do his best to make them feel comfortable and help them through the treatment.

Space Maintainers

If a child loses a baby tooth, due to extraction or trauma, the adjacent teeth in the area will be prone to shifting or tilting towards the new gap. If shifting occurs, it will lead to crowding and can make it harder for the permanent teeth to find their right spot. Therefore, a space maintainer (a metal appliance that is placed on the tooth to hold it in place) is used