Minimally Invasive Pediatric Dental Procedures Towson
Preserving Your Child’s Natural Smile
A child’s smile is constantly changing, developing, and growing. As a result, their teeth and gums need exceptional care to ensure everything remains as healthy as possible. At Kids Dental Space, we believe in providing minimally invasive procedures to protect against dental caries in addition to preserving and repairing damaged teeth so that more aggressive treatment is not required in the future. Call us today to learn more about our approach to children’s dentistry and these minimally invasive procedures.
Why Choose Kids Dental Space for Minimally Invasive Procedures?
- We Welcome Your Dental Insurance
- Your Child’s Safety is Our Priority
- Dental Emergency Appointments Available
Hall Technique
If your child’s baby teeth are suffering from severe decay, or their tooth enamel is soft and discolored from hypomineralization, we can use the Hall Technique. This method uses glass ionomer cement and a stainless steel crown to arrest (stop spreading) a dental cavity located in a primary molar. By using the Hall Technique, there is no need for tooth preparation or the removal of the cavity. Instead, we can avoid removing any of the tooth structure and still provide effective protection.
Anterior Crowns
Dental cavities that form toward the front of your child’s smile need the same level of high-quality care as those that exist toward the back of the mouth. However, to ensure a more aesthetically pleasing approach, we can use tooth-colored anterior crowns that provide a more lifelike appearance. By using this type of material, your child’s tooth will be protected by a durable restoration that mimics the light-reflecting capabilities of natural enamel.
Strip Crowns
Another option should a cavity form on your child’s front tooth is to place a strip crown. Using composite resin, which is a mixture of plastic and glass powder components, we can apply it directly onto the surface of the tooth and mold the material in place. It will be shaded beforehand to ensure an appropriate match, and a specialized bonding agent will be applied to the tooth to ensure the composite adheres to the surface. A curing light is then used to harden the resin in place so that it remains durable and long-lasting.