What types of treatment are possible for baby teeth?
The type of treatment chosen to repair a cavity will depend on your childs age, his cavity risk, his dental hygiene, as well as the size and position of the cavity. In general, a lot of the procedures are similar to the ones for permanent teeth but adapted to primary teeth. For anterior teeth, aesthetics is an important concern when we restore the teeth and we can discuss the different options for your child. As for posterior (back) teeth, the three main types of restorations are amalgam fillings (silver), bonded fillings (white) and stainless steel crowns: • Amalgam fillings are the least expensive option and are a strong and durable filling for small to medium cavity. • Bonded fillings are more aesthetic since they are tooth-coloured but they are more expensive and work best in small restorations. However, they are more sensitive to plaque and poor oral hygiene. They are not usually as durable as amalgams and are not recommended for large decay. • Stainless steel crowns are required
