Yes. We use mercury-free, resin-based tooth colored fillings that bond directly to the tooth and blend naturally with the smile. They work perfectly for small to medium sized cavities and can totally withstand the normal chewing and biting forces your child’s teeth experience daily.
Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth, support chewing and speech, and prevent misalignment. Losing them early to decay can lead to crowding and costly orthodontic problems later. Primary teeth are really important for holding space for the un-erupted permanent tooth waiting below.
No. We use gentle numbing techniques, and most restorative work is completed with laser or minimally invasive methods. Many children feel nothing at all and leave relaxed and happy. The procedure is usually done using laughing gas with local anesthesia as an adjunct, if necessary.
We offer nitrous oxide, conscious sedation, and, when needed, general anaesthesia in a hospital setting. We will recommend the option best suited to your child’s age and needs. Sleep dentistry is very different from general anesthesia — your child is conscious but very relaxed the whole time and recovers much faster.
Zirconia and stainless steel crowns are pre-fabricated and can be placed in a single sitting. They typically last until the baby tooth naturally exfoliates, at which point the crown falls out on its own and requires absolutely no special removal.
If a tooth gets extracted prior to its natural time of exfoliation, it leaves a gap which could seriously affect function or aesthetics. Space maintainers are custom made to fit your child’s mouth perfectly and hold space for the un-erupted permanent tooth waiting below, preventing neighboring teeth from tipping or drifting into that space.