Dental Fillings
Parents sometimes assume that since baby teeth fall out, caring for them as much as the permanent adult teeth is unnecessary. However, keeping the primary teeth healthy is critical since the early years set the stage for your child’s lifelong oral health.
If a portion of your child’s tooth has decayed, your child may need dental fillings in Atlanta, GA. Tooth decay occurs when children consume a diet high in acidic foods and sugar or have not learned to brush and floss their teeth properly. Remember that your kids rely on you to monitor their diet and teach them to care for their teeth, whether they appreciate it right now or not.
Treating Primary Teeth Containing Cavities
Our dental team recommends treating decayed baby teeth with filling material just as dentists treating adults would. Below are several reasons why filling cavities as soon as possible is so important.
- Poor diet and/or inadequate oral healthcare routine as a child can lead to poor oral health as an adult.
- Unhealthy teeth make it more challenging for your child to chew their food or speak properly, which may lead to peer teasing.
- Untreated tooth decay can be painful for your child.
- Your child’s dental health impacts other areas of their body.
Prevention is always the goal when it comes to children’s cavities. However, when your child does need a filling, the process of treating a cavity is the same as it is with adults. Our dentist first removes the decayed portion of the tooth with a dental drill and then applies the filling material to cover the exposed portion.
Are you concerned your child may have cavities? Please contact us with questions about dental fillings in Atlanta, GA, or to request an appointment today.
