Pediatric Tooth Fillings in Seguin, TX

What to Expect During Your Child’s Tooth Filling

Our compassionate team does everything possible to create a comfortable, welcoming environment that puts you and your child at ease. Before treatment, we explain every step of the process in age-appropriate language.

Pediatric tooth fillings typically involve the following steps:

• Local Anesthesia: We numb your child’s tooth and the surrounding area using a gentle local anesthetic to ensure a comfortable procedure.
• Decay Removal: Once your child is comfortable, Dr. Kit carefully removes the decayed tissue from the tooth while preserving as much healthy structure as possible.
• Cleaning: We clean and disinfect the tooth to prevent future infection and further damage.
• Composite Filling: Tooth-colored composite resin fills the cavity to strengthen the tooth and restore its natural appearance.
• Curing: A special light hardens the filling material.
• Shaping and Polishing: We reshape the filling for a natural, comfortable fit, then your child rinses to remove any debris.

A filling can be completed in one visit, allowing your child to leave our office with a healthy, restored smile. Some mild sensitivity or soreness may occur, but it typically resolves within a few days. Our team is here to answer your questions about caring for your child’s teeth and preventing future cavities at home.

Why We Use Tooth-Colored Composite Fillings

At Guadalupe Kids Dental, we use tooth-colored composite resin rather than traditional silver amalgam fillings. Composite fillings offer several advantages for pediatric patients:

• Natural appearance: The filling material matches your child’s tooth color, blending seamlessly with their smile.
• Mercury-free: Composite resin contains no mercury, addressing a common concern many parents have about amalgam fillings.
• Bonding strength: The material bonds directly to the tooth structure, providing strong support.
• Conservative preparation: Less healthy tooth structure needs to be removed compared to amalgam fillings.

Many parents ask about the difference between silver and tooth-colored fillings. While both effectively treat cavities, composite fillings have become the standard for pediatric dentistry due to their aesthetic benefits and the ability to preserve more natural tooth structure.

Preventing Cavities in Children

Treating a cavity is important, but preventing new ones protects your child’s long-term oral health. Our preventive dental care services help reduce your child’s cavity risk.

Dental sealants provide a protective barrier on the chewing surfaces of back teeth where cavities most commonly form. According to the American Dental Association, sealants can reduce the risk of decay in molars by nearly 80%.

Fluoride treatments strengthen tooth enamel and may help reverse early signs of decay before a cavity forms. Regular dental cleanings remove plaque buildup that brushing alone may miss.

At home, encourage your child to brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, and limit sugary snacks and drinks between meals.

Sedation Options for Cavity Treatment

For children who feel anxious about dental treatment or who need multiple fillings, we offer sedation dentistry options. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) helps children stay calm and relaxed while remaining awake throughout the procedure. For children needing deeper relaxation, oral sedation or general anesthesia appointments are available. Dr. Kit discusses all options with you to determine the best approach for your child’s comfort and treatment needs.

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