{"id":204646,"date":"2022-03-22T11:37:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T11:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wemakekidssmile.net\/?p=204646"},"modified":"2022-03-22T11:37:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T11:37:20","slug":"5-cases-when-your-child-needs-restorative-pediatric-dentistry-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wemakekidssmile.net\/5-cases-when-your-child-needs-restorative-pediatric-dentistry-options\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Cases When Your Child Needs Restorative Pediatric Dentistry Options"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Parent\u2019s Guide to Restorative Dentistry for Children<\/h1>\n

Sometimes, despite proper hygiene and regular dental care, things happen. An awkward tackle in the field may completely knock out or break off a big piece of your child\u2019s tooth. Decay<\/a> may get a little out of hand, extending into the pulp and causing your little one discomfort. For such cases, restorative pediatric dentistry has a number of treatments that can help protect your child\u2019s teeth from further damage and restore oral function to what it was before the injury or decay happened.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s go over some of these treatments with you so you can better understand your options when restorative dentistry becomes necessary.<\/p>\n

1. Pulpotomy<\/h2>\n

Inside every tooth is a chamber-like<\/a> structure (referred to as the pulp) that consists of connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves. Severe cavities or a cracked tooth can expose the pulp chamber to debris and bacteria. When that happens, removal of the infected portion of the pulp becomes necessary before the problem spreads to the root of the tooth. This process is called a pulpotomy.<\/p>\n

Your child\u2019s dentist will use a special tool to clean out infected tissues in the pulp chamber. This inner layer of the tooth will then be sterilized and sealed to protect the internal, structural integrity of the tooth. So why do pediatric dentists<\/a> work so hard to treat teeth that will fall out? It\u2019s because damage to the pulp can impact the development of your child\u2019s permanent teeth.<\/p>\n

2. Stainless Steel Crowns<\/h2>\n

Impacted molars, baby teeth<\/a> that have a lot of decay, severe fractures, or teeth that have undergone a pulpotomy may need a stainless steel crown. This dental restoration, when fully cemented in place, covers the entire visible portion of a tooth and protects it from further damage. Once the baby tooth is ready to fall out, the crown will come out right along with it.<\/p>\n

The team at We Make Kids Smile prefers to use stainless steel crowns<\/a> in pediatric dental care because they\u2019re more affordable than their composite or polycarbonate counterparts. You also won\u2019t need to make multiple appointments to have your child\u2019s tooth fitted with a stainless steel crown. In fact, your child can have the procedure done right after a pulpotomy during the same appointment.<\/p>\n

3. Extraction<\/h2>\n

Tooth extractions aren\u2019t limited to adults; kids can get them too. Your pediatric dentist may recommend for your child to get one of their teeth pulled if restorative treatments cannot save a badly decayed or infected tooth. Sometimes there\u2019s not enough space in your child\u2019s jaw for all their teeth, so it may be necessary to extract one or more baby teeth to create space or fix overcrowding issues so permanent teeth don\u2019t come in out of place, which could lead to a bad bite or crooked teeth.<\/p>\n

Pediatric dentists use a local anesthetic to numb the area and then gently nudge the tooth out of its gum socket with an elevator, a special dental tool. The entire procedure takes roughly 20 minutes. For partially or completely impacted teeth, a surgical extraction may be necessary.<\/p>\n

4. Space Maintainers<\/h2>\n

Injury, decay, and extractions are just a couple of reasons why baby teeth may be prematurely lost. When that happens, your child\u2019s other teeth could shift and begin to fill the empty space, resulting in crooked or overcrowded teeth. That\u2019s where space maintainers<\/a> come in. The custom-made oral appliance holds the space left by the lost tooth until the permanent tooth emerges.<\/p>\n

Space maintainers are temporary, and your pediatric dentist will need to remove it once the permanent tooth comes in or the teeth around the space loosen. Pediatric dentists often recommend using this device because it\u2019s much easier to maintain a space than it is to correct misalignment in your child\u2019s teeth once permanent teeth fully emerge.<\/p>\n

5. Pediatric Partial Dentures<\/h2>\n

Pediatric partial dentures are another tooth replacement option for kids who lose several baby teeth<\/a> before their permanent teeth are ready to come in. To restore full mouth function and return that beautiful smile you\u2019ve come to know and love, a dentist can customize a prosthesis with artificial teeth attached to it that resemble natural teeth.<\/p>\n

Pediatric dentures look just like adult dentures but with one glaring difference: they\u2019re designed to last for only a few years. Because of this, they\u2019re only suitable as a temporary tooth replacement option.<\/p>\n

We make kids smile in Southern Maryland.<\/h2>\n

When pediatric dental restorations like pulpotomies or extractions are necessary, you can count on the dental team at We Make Kids Smile to provide comprehensive oral care in a child-friendly environment. Simply fill out our online form to reserve an appointment<\/a> to discuss your child\u2019s restorative dental needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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