Pediatric Dental Restorations in Pomona, CA

When a child develops a cavity or damages a tooth, early treatment can help relieve discomfort, prevent the problem from getting worse, and protect their developing smile. At Kids Dental Castle & Orthodontics in Pomona, we provide gentle pediatric restorative dentistry designed specifically for children.

Our restorative treatments focus on preserving your child’s natural teeth whenever possible while restoring their comfort, function, and oral health.

Pediatric restorative dental treatments may include:

  • Tooth-colored fillings for cavities
  • Dental crowns for children
  • Pulp therapy for damaged or infected baby teeth
  • Space maintainers after premature tooth loss
  • Tooth extractions when a tooth cannot be saved

Every child is different, so we recommend treatment based on your child’s age, dental development, comfort level, and individual needs.

Pediatric Dental Restorations We Offer

Tooth-Colored Fillings for Children

Bacteria, sugar, and acidic foods can all eat at the enamel of your child's teeth. If left to sit on their teeth over time, they can cause tooth decay - also known as a cavity. When your child gets a cavity, it's important to fill it to prevent the decay from spreading to surrounding teeth.

 

Most cavities can be treated with simple fillings of silver amalgam or tooth-colored composite resin when diagnosed early. The filling replaces the decayed portion of your child's tooth and can last many years with proper dental maintenance.


Dental crowns for children

When a child’s tooth has extensive decay or damage that cannot be repaired with a filling, a pediatric dental crown may be recommended. A dental crown covers and protects the tooth, helping restore its strength, function, and appearance.

At Kids Dental Castle & Orthodontics in Pomona, we provide dental crowns for children when needed to protect weakened or damaged teeth. For baby teeth, a crown can help preserve the tooth until it is ready to fall out naturally and maintain proper spacing for the developing permanent teeth.

Our team will recommend the most appropriate type of crown based on your child’s tooth, age, dental needs, and individual situation.

Pulp Therapy or Baby Tooth Root Canal

When tooth decay or damage reaches the inner pulp of a child’s tooth, pulp therapy for children may be recommended to relieve discomfort, remove infected or damaged tissue, and help save the tooth.

At Kids Dental Castle & Orthodontics in Pomona, we provide pediatric pulp therapy, including pulpotomy when appropriate, to preserve baby teeth until they are ready to fall out naturally. After treatment, a dental crown may be recommended to protect and strengthen the tooth.

Treating an infected tooth early can help prevent worsening pain, swelling, or the spread of infection.

Space maintainers for children

When a baby tooth is lost earlier than expected, nearby teeth can shift into the empty space and interfere with the proper eruption of the permanent tooth. A space maintainer can help preserve that space and support healthy dental development.

At Kids Dental Castle & Orthodontics in Pomona, we provide space maintainers for children when appropriate after premature tooth loss. Space maintainers may be fixed or removable and are designed to help keep surrounding teeth in their proper positions while the permanent tooth develops.

We will monitor your child’s space maintainer during regular dental visits and determine when it is ready to be removed.

Tooth Extraction for Children

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