While our office emphasizes prevention first and foremost, sometimes restorative dentistry (such as fillings) are necessary to preserve your child's smile!
Teeth with cavities should be treated promptly in order to prevent them from infecting other teeth, or from needing to be removed. Extraction is a last resort, and leads to new problems, like the need to replace the tooth! Keep your child's checkups regular and monitor their home dental care habits and diet daily to reduce the need for restorative care.