FILLINGS

Children are more prone to tooth decay and cavities than adults thanks to a diet higher in sugar and less diligent brushing and flossing. Nearly half of children between 2 and 18 have at least one cavity at some point and tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood illness. Tooth decay begins with bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugar and creates acid that eats away at the tooth by destroying calcium. When an area of the tooth without calcium becomes too large, the surface collapses and a cavity has formed.

When caught early enough, cavities can be treated successfully with fillings. A filling restores a damaged tooth back to its original shape and function while stopping the decay in its tracks. Your local pediatric dentist can help you safeguard your child’s oral health with amalgam or composite fillings. We even offer sedation dentistry if your child is nervous about their appointment or requires multiple fillings for an easy, pain-free, and positive dental experience.

If this will be your child’s first visit to their local pediatric dentist or their first filling, it’s normal to be anxious. Ahead of the appointment, we recommend that you frame the visit in positive terms and provide only basic information. For example, let your child know that the pediatric dentist will clean their teeth. Don’t use frightening words like “drill” or “pain” or tell them the visit is a punishment for not brushing their teeth. Allow your Culver City pediatric dentist to explain the procedure in terms that won’t be frightening for your child.

Our affordable childrens dentist in Los Angeles specializes in easing childrens’ fears of the dentist. Your child’s appointment for fillings will be as anxiety-free and enjoyable as possible with sedation dentistry options. To help your child stay relaxed during their appointment, we also have kids movies playing on flat screen TVs over our dental chairs.