Filling of milk teeth

Filling of baby teeth – is the only way to treat caries. It allows you to remove the affected tooth tissue and restore its shape using a special material. Thanks to this, you can avoid the risk of spreading infection and premature tooth loss.

At the «Oxford Medical» clinic, dental treatment for children is carried out without pain and stress. Pediatric dentists use play adaptation methods that help kids get used to an unfamiliar place and trust the doctor. In addition, at the request of the parents and the young patient,  colored fillings are installed on the teeth. The treatment is performed under local anesthesia or sedation (drug sleep).

This question arises for many parents, because baby teeth are short-lived. By the age of 12-13, they are completely replaced by permanent teeth. However, this is not a reason to leave a child without treatment.

Caries is an infectious disease, and in children it develops faster than in adults. In a few months, it can penetrate into the deep tissues of the tooth, completely destroy it and cause inflammation - pulpitis or periodontitis. These complications are accompanied by severe pain and require immediate medical attention.

Caries can also quickly spread to neighboring teeth and molars.

As for premature tooth loss due to caries, it can lead to problems with diction and improper bite formation.

Dentists at «Oxford Medical» recommend bringing your child to the doctor for a check-up every six months and, if necessary, filling baby teeth. Thanks to modern technologies, this procedure is painless.

The main indication for filling baby teeth is caries. At an early stage, it is practically invisible - the affected area of ​​the tooth loses its shine and a small yellow spot appears on it. As the infection progresses, it penetrates deeper and reaches the pulp - soft tissues through which blood vessels and nerves pass. At this stage, there is increased sensitivity to cold and hot, and inflammation may develop, accompanied by acute pain.

Enamel defects can also be indications for filling: hypoplasia,fluorosis or cracks. In these cases, to protect the tooth from further destruction, restoration is performed - the front wall is covered with a composite material.

Before starting treatment, the dentist conducts a diagnosis. If the examination does not allow to assess the condition of the tooth, he prescribes an X-ray.

“Oxford Medical” uses a modern portable device that allows you to get a high-quality digital image with minimal radiation exposure. Based on its results, the doctor determines how deep the caries has penetrated and decides which filling material is best to choose.

After this, local anesthesia or sedation is performed. It is recommended for complex manipulations or treatment of several teeth at once.

Next, the doctor prepares the tooth, removing carious tissues with a drill and other tools, and then treats it with an antiseptic.

After completing this stage, the dentist applies filling material in layers, closing the resulting cavity and restoring the correct shape of the tooth.

Sometimes, in the case of deep caries or pulpitis, the nerves are removed. In this case, medicine is placed in the prepared tooth and closed with a temporary filling, which is replaced with a permanent one after a few days.

The department of pediatric dentistry "Oxford Medical" employs experienced dentists of various specialties. They are not only professionals in their field, but also know how to find an approach to each child or teenager. Thanks to the use of game adaptation methods, a visit to the clinic turns into a fun adventure for the child and passes without unnecessary stress.

The “Oxford Medical” dental clinics are located in the central districts of Kyiv. Reception is conducted 7 days a week.

To make an appointment with a pediatric dentist, call our contact center or leave a request on the website.