Repairing cavities and restoring your child’s smile with conservative, cosmetic composite fillings

Generally, the best “treatment” is no treatment at all. And fortunately, many oral conditions can be avoided with proactive care. During regular visits to the office of Mona Dental for Kids, Dr. Mona Houshiar will check that your child’s baby and permanent teeth are developing as they should. Just as importantly, we advise on good nutrition and ways to clean your child’s gums and developing teeth when they cannot do it themselves. These are all great habits to get into and present an antidote to dental decay.

If you are seeking a “dentist near me for dental filling treatment” in Spring, Texas, contact Dr. Houshiar today.

When dental fillings may be necessary 

Cavities are a form of decay. If the starches and sugars in the foods and beverages that your child consumes are not removed adequately from the teeth, the bacteria combine with them to form destructive plaque. The acids in this bacterial film erode the tooth structure, starting with the protective enamel and working their way through to the inner layers of the teeth resulting in tooth decay. Dr. Houshiar can intervene in this process. 

Dental fillings are a conservative way to stop decay in its tracks. It is generally appropriate for children with cavities; however, larger cavities may require a crown. There must be sufficient tooth structure in place to support the filling properly. A large filling may not provide the strength your child’s treated tooth needs for its lasting health and function. It can remain weakened and vulnerable to further damage that may result in tooth loss and the need for more costly tooth replacement.

Dr. Houshiar’s filling options are also more conservative than traditional approaches to filling teeth and repairing cavities. They preserve a maximum amount of your child’s healthy, natural tooth structure. The “magic” of this process is the use of metal-free composite resin. This is safe, tooth-colored material may be applied directly to the prepared cavity by Dr. Houshiar. After the damaged area has been removed and the tooth has been cleaned, the resin is precisely applied in layers. The resin is hardened with a special light. 

The restoration is supported well since maximum tooth structure is retained with Dr. Houshiar’s composite fillings. The filling is built to last and also better mimics the structure and aesthetics of a natural and healthy tooth.

If your child is due for a check-up, call Mona Dental for Kids today at (832) 662-3008. 

Our team in Spring, Texas, helps to prevent the discomfort, expense, time, and other complications associated with cavities and damage to the teeth, gums, and mouth.

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