Preventive dentistry supports healthy gums and teeth. However, when problems crop up, Longmont Pediatric Dentistry is there with premiere restorative dental treatments. From white tooth fillings to crowns, tooth replacements, and more, restorations from Dr. Tim Nichols and Dr. Jenna Milot in Longmont, CO, help your child's smile thrive.
What a smile means
From infancy on, your child's teeth and gums impact their oral health, overall health, and personal confidence. As a parent, you want your youngster's smile to last, avoiding the pain, embarrassment, and expense that dental problems create. So, preventive dental habits—both in the home and at Longmont Pediatric Dentistry—do much to avoid decay and gum disease and to preserve overall well-being throughout life.
Decay, gum disease and injury
Although it threatens smiles of all ages, decay can be a particularly serious problem for children. In fact, the CDC says cavities are one of the most frequent health problems that kids experience. Gum disease, though less prevalent at a young age, may begin to develop, and as active as children are, it's no wonder dental emergencies due to accidental injury occur. Sports account for almost 40 percent of pediatric dental emergencies, says the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Let us help
On top of providing routine diagnostic check-ups, fluoride treatments, sealants, and hygienic cleanings, Dr. Milot and Dr. Nichols deliver the following restorative services in their Longmont office:
- Tooth fillings: Made of composite resin or glass ionomer, these natural-looking fillings bond right to your child's enamel. Your dentist gently prepares the decayed area and then adds the restorative material, hardening it with a special blue light. And yes, both primary and permanent teeth should be repaired to avoid pain, infection and premature tooth loss.
- Porcelain crowns: These ceramic caps replace decayed, fractured, or misshapen tooth enamel above the gum line.
- Porcelain veneers: These tooth-shaped laminates beautify and strengthen teeth damaged by cracks, chips, deep stains, and more.
- Bridgework: If your child loses a permanent tooth, they may be too young to receive a dental implant. As such, your pediatric dentist may recommend a bridge bonded to the back of adjoining teeth or a removable prosthetic. When jaw development is complete, your child may transition to a dental implant, today's best tooth replacement.
Contact us
At Longmont Pediatric Dentistry, you'll find everything that your child needs to grow with the healthiest of smiles. We offer tooth fillings in our Longmont office, preventive and emergency services, and so much more. Call us to learn more: (303) 776-1194.