If your child needs restorative treatment in the form of a filling or crown, our doctors will create a custom treatment plan for your child and review all options with you before treatment begins. At New Jersey Dental Arts Group in Cranford, West Caldwell, and Westfield, we believe a conservative approach to children’s dentistry is usually the best course of action.

Fillings are placed in the tooth following decay removal to preserve natural tooth structure. Nowadays most fillings are made of a composite resin that is matched to your child’s natural tooth color. In some rare instances amalgam (silver) fillings may be used.

Crowns can be made of many different materials depending on where in your child’s mouth they are to be used. Stainless steel, resin, and zirconia are all durable choices and require very similar preparations.

Why Does My Child Need a Crown?

If your child has an accident that results in a heavily damaged tooth or if your child is at high risk for developing cavities, our doctors may decide it’s best to preserve the entire remaining structure.

Call New Jersey Dental Arts Group in Cranford or West Caldwell for more information.