Tooth Decay & Repair

For small cavities in primary molars, simple fillings may be all that is necessary. However, in the case of primary teeth, enough of the tooth may have been lost that a filling may not be enough to save the tooth. In cases like this, a pediatric stainless steel crown is placed to maintain the tooth & its space, maintaining function until the tooth would normally be lost. Primary front teeth may be restored with tooth-colored fillings or stainless steel crowns with tooth-colored material on the outside in order to improve appearance. The severity of the tooth decay will determine which treatment is best.