Restorative Pediatric Dentistry in Crowley and Burleson

Restorative dentistry involves restoring the appearance, function, and structure of missing, damaged, or severely decayed teeth and treating oral diseases. Teeth can get damaged from cavities or dental accidents.

We help you restore your child’s teeth by offering different types of treatments such as pulpotomies/pulpectomies, dental crowns, tooth-colored fillings, and space maintainers.

Should you restore damaged baby teeth?

Yes, even if baby teeth are ultimately lost and replaced by permanent teeth, it is important to restore damaged baby teeth to • Maintain the cosmetic appearance of the child
• Maintain the correct spacing for permanent teeth
• Maintain teeth functionality such as chewing and biting
• Prevent speech problems

Restorative Treatments in Crowley

• Pulpotomy and Pulpelcomy
These are similar procedures used to treat a tooth that has sustained damage up to the nerve.
In a pulpotomy, only the top part of the nerve is removed and a healing medicine is placed to help the tooth to heal until it naturally falls off.
A pulpectomy, on the other hand, involves removing the entire pulp. After the procedure, a healing medicine is placed and the tooth is covered with a dental crown.

• Dental crowns
Dental crowns are used to restore a cracked, broken, or decayed tooth in which the damage is larger and a dental filling wouldn’t be appropriate.

• Tooth-colored fillings
Tooth-colored fillings help treat small cavities. They blend with the natural color of the tooth and are strong and durable until the tooth is naturally lost.

• Space maintainers
Sometimes your child’s tooth is severely damaged and requires an extraction or is lost prematurely. In this case, a space maintainer is used in the place of the missing tooth to prevent teeth shifting.

Protect your child’s teeth function. Book an appointment with us today to get exclusive recommendations about the correct restorative treatment for your child.