Pediatric Restorative Dentistry In Centennial
When it comes to ensuring your little one's smile feels and functions at its absolute best, 303 Pediatric Dentistry has got you covered! If your child does require treatments, we strive to do minimally invasive treatments and recommend only what is necessary. We offer thoughtful, gentle care with everything we do. If restorative care is needed, our team can discuss the best options to help your child. We want you to be involved in the decision-making process and feel confident about the care your child is receiving.
White Pediatric Dental Fillings
Cavities are no joke, even when they are in baby teeth! Dental fillings offer a quick, esthetic, and affordable solution to treat cavities in kids. During a filling appointment, the cavity is removed and a tooth-colored material is placed. The filling protects and preserves your child’s tooth until it is ready to fall out. This allows them to eat, laugh, and grow with confidence.
Pediatric Dental Crowns
When a baby tooth is too weakened by decay or injury to be repaired with a filling alone, a crown offers a durable solution that safeguards the tooth while maintaining its function and appearance. We offer both stainless steel crowns, which are ideal for baby teeth, and tooth-colored crowns that seamlessly match the rest of your child's teeth. With pediatric crowns, we can keep your child's smile bright and healthy until their permanent teeth are ready to come in.
Pediatric Pulpotomies
A pediatric dental pulpotomy is a common procedure used to save a child's tooth when the decay has reached the innermost part of the tooth where the nerves and blood vessels are located. This procedure is often called a "baby root canal" and allows the tooth to continue functioning until it naturally falls out to make way for the permanent tooth. Our goal is to make the experience as gentle and stress-free as possible, ensuring your child's teeth remain healthy and functional.
Pediatric Extractions
When it comes to restoring your child's smile, we always explore alternative treatments before considering tooth extractions. Our primary goal is to preserve and restore teeth through various treatments. However, extractions are sometimes necessary, such as when a tooth is severely infected, impeding the eruption of permanent teeth, or causing discomfort. Rest assured, we prioritize your child's comfort and use gentle techniques and sedation options to make the extraction process quick and easy.
Space Maintenance
As your child grows, their baby teeth are destined to fall out to make room for their adult counterparts. But when they fall out too early, a space maintainer may be necessary.
"But it's just a baby tooth?!" If a baby tooth is lost early, the neighboring teeth may move or tilt into the open space. This may cause issues with crowding or prevent adult teeth from coming into the mouth. A space maintainer is a metal appliance that holds that space open for the permanent teeth. Space maintainers may reduce the chance of severe orthodontic issues in the future.
