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Restorative Dentistry
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Young children after their restorative dentistry treatment at Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry.If you have heard the term restorative dentistry, you probably relate it to adults who have tooth issues. However, there are pediatric restorative services, and it is important to understand exactly what kind of pediatric dental procedures involve tooth restoration. Here is information from Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry about restorative dentistry for kids.

Why Children Need Restorative Dentistry


Many people believe that restorative dentistry should be reserved for adults because their teeth are permanent, while children will lose their baby teeth before their permanent teeth grow in. However, there are occasions when tooth restoration for children is necessary.

If your child has issues with tooth decay, the cavities in their teeth need to be filled using pediatric dental fillings. It is important for their oral health to keep cavities away from their teeth.

Pediatric dental treatments are a vital part of dental care for children. Here are some of the most common child restorative dental services we offer.

Baby Root Canals


Pediatric root canals are not as common as adult root canal procedures, but they do occur in nearly 20 percent of children with severe tooth decay. An untreated large cavity in a tooth can infect the tooth root, as well as the gum tissue and the jawbone.

Root canals for baby teeth are done in much the same way as adult root canals. First, Dr. Hersey will ensure that the area around the decayed tooth is completely numb.

Dr. Hersey then removes the infection from inside the tooth pulp and fills the center of the tooth with a vitrebond. Dr. Hersey will then place a crown over the tooth so it can function normally.

Pediatric Tooth Fillings


One of the most common restorative tooth procedures done in children is pediatric tooth filling. In fact, over 60 percent of children will have at least one cavity by the time they are 16.

Cavities are most common in the molars. Molars represent the largest teeth humans have and they have the largest biting surfaces as well. Molars are located at the back of the jaw and it's because of their deep pits or grooves that they are the most common place to get a cavity.

If Dr. Hersey catches tooth decay early, the filling of dental caries will not take long at all. No matter where the tooth decay is or how deep it is, the procedure for filling a cavity is the same. Dr. Hersey simply drills out the decay and fills the hole in the tooth with a composite filling material to prevent the cavity from returning.

Pediatric Dental Crown


Dental crowns have been used for decades to help people keep their teeth or to protect a tooth from further damage. You can think of a dental crown as a protective hat or cap for a tooth that covers a tooth.

The primary reason children may need a crown is to protect a tooth from any further tooth decay. However, there are times when dental crowns are used for other reasons.

Schedule a Restorative Procedure in Puyallup Today!


If you think your child has pediatric dental issues, maybe it is time to reach out to our office. We specialize in the dental needs of children, so you can be sure your child is in the best hands. Why not give Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry a call at (253) 864-9889? Get in touch with us today.


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Puyallup, WA 98373-3802

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At Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry, we do all we can to keep children's teeth healthy. However, there are some instances in which Restorative Dentistry must be performed.
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