Pediatric Restorative Dentistry
When a cavity, chip, or toothache shows up, pediatric restorative dentistry repairs the damage and gets your child comfortable again. Treatments include kids' cavity fillings, pediatric dental crowns, pulpotomies, and gentle baby tooth extractions when a tooth can't be saved.
About Pediatric Restorative Dentistry
Our team explains every step in kid-friendly language, so children know what to expect and parents can make confident decisions about care.
Gentle Relief From Pain
Tooth pain can keep kids from eating, sleeping, and concentrating at school. Whether the cause is a cavity that needs a filling or an infected tooth that needs a pulpotomy, we treat the source using techniques and comfort options suited to young patients.
Why Restore Baby Teeth
Baby teeth may be temporary, but they do important work. Restoring them:
- Holds space so adult teeth come in straight
- Stops decay from spreading to nearby teeth
- Preserves normal chewing and speech development
- Prevents pain and infection
Frequently Asked Questions
Do cavities in baby teeth really need to be filled?
Usually, yes. Decay in a baby tooth can spread quickly, cause pain and infection, and even affect the adult tooth developing underneath. If the tooth is close to falling out on its own, your dentist may recommend monitoring it instead.
Why would a child need a dental crown?
When a cavity or fracture is too large for a filling, a pediatric dental crown covers and protects the whole tooth. Crowns are also common after a pulpotomy, and they let the tooth function normally until it falls out naturally.
What is a pulpotomy, and when is it needed?
A pulpotomy (sometimes called a "baby root canal") removes the infected portion of the soft tissue inside a baby tooth, then seals and protects what remains. It's needed when decay reaches the pulp and causes pain or infection, and it lets your child keep the natural tooth.
How long does a baby tooth extraction take to heal?
Most children feel back to normal within a few days, and the gum typically heals fully in one to two weeks. Soft foods, rest, and keeping the area clean speed things along, and we'll send you home with simple aftercare instructions.
