Composite fillings provide a safe, natural-looking solution for treating cavities in children’s teeth while preserving tooth structure and maintaining a beautiful smile. At House of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we understand children deserve gentle, effective cavity treatment that looks natural and feels comfortable. Our experienced team uses advanced composite filling materials and child-friendly techniques to restore damaged teeth while ensuring your child feels safe and confident throughout the process.
House of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics provides comprehensive composite filling services designed specifically for children and teens. Our pediatric dentistry team uses high-quality, tooth-colored materials and gentle techniques to restore cavities effectively. We’re committed to providing comfortable, long-lasting restorations that protect your child’s oral health while maintaining their natural smile.
Composite fillings are made from tooth-colored resin materials that blend seamlessly with your child’s natural teeth. These advanced materials provide excellent durability while maintaining a natural appearance that preserves your child’s confident smile.
Modern composite materials are specially formulated to withstand the demands of children’s active lifestyles while providing long-lasting protection for treated teeth. The tooth-colored appearance makes composite fillings virtually invisible, allowing your child to smile confidently without worrying about visible dental work. Our composite fillings are carefully color-matched to your child’s natural teeth, ensuring seamless integration with their existing smile. The bonding process creates a strong seal that protects the tooth from further decay while maintaining the tooth’s natural structure and strength.
Composite fillings require less removal of healthy tooth structure compared to traditional metal fillings, making them a more conservative treatment option for children’s developing teeth. This preservation of natural tooth structure is particularly important for young patients.
Tooth-colored materials blend seamlessly with natural teeth for invisible restorations.
Preserves more healthy tooth structure compared to traditional metal fillings.
High-quality materials provide long-lasting protection against further decay.
Composite fillings offer numerous advantages that make them the ideal choice for treating cavities in children’s teeth. These modern materials provide excellent function while maintaining the natural beauty of your child’s smile.
The tooth-colored appearance of composite fillings means your child won’t feel self-conscious about their dental treatment. This is particularly important for children who are concerned about their appearance or may be teased about visible metal fillings. Composite fillings also bond directly to the tooth structure, creating a strong seal that helps prevent bacteria from entering and causing further decay. The composite filling process is typically more comfortable for children than traditional metal fillings. The material doesn’t conduct temperature like metal, reducing sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks. This comfort factor is especially important for young patients who may be anxious about dental treatment.
Composite fillings can be completed in a single appointment, minimizing the time your child spends in the dental chair and reducing any anxiety associated with multiple visits.
Comfortable removal of decay using child-friendly techniques and local anesthesia when needed.
Careful application of composite material in layers for optimal strength and appearance.
Polishing and shaping to ensure proper bite and natural feel.
We’ve designed our composite filling process to be as comfortable and stress-free as possible for children. Our team takes time to explain each step and help your child feel confident about their treatment.
The treatment begins with gentle numbing of the area to ensure your child’s comfort throughout the procedure. We use child-friendly techniques to remove the decayed portion of the tooth, preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible. The composite material is then carefully applied in layers, with each layer being hardened using a special light. This layering technique ensures optimal strength and durability of the restoration. Once the filling is complete, we carefully shape and polish it to ensure proper bite and natural feel. The entire process typically takes 30-60 minutes depending on the size and location of the cavity.
Following treatment, we provide detailed instructions for caring for the new filling and maintaining optimal oral health. Most children can return to normal activities immediately after treatment, though we may recommend avoiding certain foods for a short period.
Dr. Goodloe
Pediatric dentist with advanced training in composite filling techniques and child behavior management.
Our skilled team brings years of experience in pediatric restorative dentistry and composite filling placement. We understand the unique needs of children and provide gentle, effective treatment in a comfortable environment.
Concerned about your child’s cavity? House of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is here to provide gentle, effective composite filling treatment designed specifically for children and teens.
We understand discovering a cavity in your child’s tooth can be concerning, and we’re dedicated to providing comfortable, high-quality treatment that restores their oral health while maintaining their natural smile. From diagnosis through completion of treatment, we’re committed to making the experience positive and stress-free. Contact us today to schedule your child’s composite filling treatment and restore their healthy, beautiful smile.
Composite fillings typically last 5-10 years with proper care and regular dental visits.
Yes, composite fillings are made from safe, biocompatible materials specifically designed for dental use.
We use gentle techniques and local anesthesia to ensure your child’s comfort throughout treatment.
Regular brushing, flossing, and dental visits, along with avoiding hard foods that could damage the filling.
Yes, composite fillings are excellent for treating cavities in both baby teeth and permanent teeth.
27220 Highway 290 Suite B
Cypress, TX 77433
Phone: 281-727-0511
Fax: 281-727-0512
Composite fillings provide a safe, natural-looking solution for treating cavities in children’s teeth while preserving tooth structure and maintaining a beautiful smile. At House of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we understand children deserve gentle, effective cavity treatment that looks natural and feels comfortable. Our experienced team uses advanced composite filling materials and child-friendly techniques to restore damaged teeth while ensuring your child feels safe and confident throughout the process.
