Dental fillings do not last forever. Fillings have a life expectancy of eight to 10 years. However, they can last 20 years or longer. When the fillings in your kid’s mouth start to break down, food and bacteria can get underneath them and can cause decay deep in the tooth.
Some of the most common reasons that fillings break down are:
If you keep your kid’s teeth and gums in good shape and you see his/her Pediatric Dentist in the area regularly for checkups, you child’s fillings are more likely to last longer.
The primary molars generally fall out around age 10-12, They act as space holders for the permanent teeth and help guide the next permanent teeth come into place. Also, they help children chew food and speak properly during their critical developmental years. When a diseased primary tooth is not treated, the decay may spread to neighboring teeth including the permanent tooth that has not yet emerged.
Crowns are recommended by Pediatric Dentists in West Palm Beach when it is necessary to repair and restore a primary (baby) tooth found to have a large cavity or cavities, broken tooth, or a primary tooth which has not developed correctly.
A stainless-steel crown may be the best solution for a baby tooth that is too severely damaged for a regular filling. It has been used in kid’s dentistry for 70 years and are the most common type of crown for children. This strong metal cap covers the entire tooth and are hard to lose or damage. They have a smooth polished surface which makes them easy to clean and most last four years or more.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends restoring the tooth with a stainless steel crown especially if the tooth has received pulpal therapy. After removing the decay, your Children’s Dentist near me will fit and cement a prefabricated crown made of stainless steel over the tooth.
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