Kids' Restorative Dentistry

We start with the gentlest, most conservative approach possible. These treatments can stop or slow decay without drilling and are a good first option for many children.

• Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) — Silver diamine fluoride is a liquid treatment applied directly to a cavity to stop it from progressing. It is quick, painless, and requires no drilling or anesthesia. SDF permanently stains the treated area, so it is best for baby teeth or areas not visible when smiling.
• Iodine Treatment — Iodine-based treatments can slow early decay and reduce bacteria in the mouth. Like SDF, iodine is a non-invasive option that we may recommend as part of cavity treatment for young or anxious patients.
• Hall Crowns — Stainless steel crowns placed on primary molars seal in the decay to stop its progress. This highly effective procedure is minimally invasive and does not require shots, drilling, or sedation.

For more advanced decay or a tooth needing substantial repair, we offer a range of options. We use child-appropriate techniques and take as much time as your child needs to feel comfortable. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is also available.

• Tooth-Colored Fillings — We remove the decayed part of the tooth and place a tooth-colored composite resin material. The repair is virtually invisible for a seamless appearance.
• Stainless Steel Crowns — When a baby tooth is too damaged for a filling but needs to stay in place until it falls out naturally, a stainless steel crown provides strong, durable coverage.
• Pulpotomies and Pulpectomies — When decay reaches the inner pulp of a baby tooth, a pulpotomy removes the infected portion of the pulp while leaving healthy tissue in place. A pulpectomy removes all of the pulp from the tooth and canals.