Marshfield Restorative dental Care

Recovering from Tooth Decay

Composite Fillings

Composite fillings can restore decayed teeth and strengthen tooth structure after damage from a cavity. During this common procedure, decayed tooth structure is removed, and your child’s tooth is restored using a special tooth-colored composite. This composite filling mimics the natural appearance of your child’s tooth, making it a good alternative to traditional mercury-amalgam fillings, which can cause discoloration and may require the removal of more tooth structure.

Protecting Damaged Teeth

Stainless Steel Crowns

If your child’s tooth has been cracked or damaged, or if it is severely decayed, a crown may be required to protect the remaining tooth tissue. Dr. Julie will gently remove any infected material in your child’s tooth, and attach a crown to cover its chewing surface and protect the remaining tooth structure.

“Baby Root Canals"

Pulpotomies

Pulpotomies are also called “baby root canals,” because they are performed on primary (baby) teeth that have been damaged by decay. When the nerve pulp of the tooth becomes infected, it can result in severe pain and discomfort, and if left untreated, even the loss of the tooth. During a pulpotomy, Dr. Julie removes any infected nerve pulp tissue, then disinfects and treats the remaining pulp with an antibacterial medication to preserve the rest of the pulp and the root of the tooth. To finish the treatment, a crown or filling is placed to protect the tooth from further damage.