Proactive cavity repair with strong and stunning metal-free fillings

Your child deserves only the safest and most pleasant dental care. Dental materials like composite resin and our approach to fillings at Mona Dental for Kids in Spring, Texas, help support such comfortable and trusted treatment. Furthermore, since we provide dentistry to pediatric patients only, Dr. Mona Houshiar and our team are in the best possible position to proactively identify problems and interventions before damage is caused that requires restorative treatment, like tooth fillings. 

We advise on everything from “tooth-friendly” foods and beverages to professional preventive services like SDF (Silver Diamine Fluoride) supplements and dental sealants to protect decay-prone back teeth. In doing so, the strength of your child’s teeth is retained. 

Dental decay is common among children, and cavities are a type of decay. In fact, pediatric patients are at greatest risk of tooth decay. We can prevent or stop the progression of this destructive process. And, as needed, we can recommend conservative cavity repair. This tooth-preserving approach to fillings to treat cavities avoids the need for more extensive restorations (like crowns and root canal therapy) down the line. With good oral hygiene and regular visits to our office, no further treatment for the filled tooth is necessary. 

The value of composite dental fillings 

Composite represents a special dental material formulated with small, glass-like particles and resins (plastics). The material is highly biocompatible and doesn’t irritate surrounding living tissues. This feature makes composites appropriate for children and patients with sensitivities to metals. Plus, Dr. Houshiar can perfectly color-match the resin to the rest of the surrounding tooth outside of the filling and to other natural, unaltered neighboring teeth. 

Due to how the resin is applied to “fill in” the hole or area of damage (the cavity), tooth-colored composite dental fillings are generally considered conservative. They preserve the utmost natural tooth structure. Such conservative restorations are largely associated with an appearance and strength that replicates natural, healthy teeth. We simply apply the material in layers to the numbed tooth. So your kid doesn’t feel anything! Then, the material is hardened and bonded to the tooth for ultimate strength and lasting, healthy function. 

Is your child due for a dental check-up? Let’s get into a healthy routine! Call (832) 662-3008 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Houshiar at our Spring, TX, office today.

Mona Houshiar, DDS

Dr. Mona Houshiar is a highly skilled pediatric dentist with over 15 years of experience dedicated to preventing dental issues and promoting lifelong oral health. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from UCLA and completed residencies at the VA West Los Angeles Healthcare Center and the University of Connecticut. As a trusted member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association, Dr. Houshiar stays current on the latest advancements in pediatric dentistry. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach fosters trust and comfort, both in her practice and through her community service for underserved children.

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