Pediatric Care
Children also experience toothaches, cavities, and many other dental issues.
We have worked with children for years and we pride ourselves on
providing them with specialized care that presents little to no discomfort.
SMART Technique
The process we use on most children who have cavities is called the SMART technique. This technique allows us to treat cavities in children in a minimally invasive way.
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The SMART technique uses a medicine called Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), which is an antibacterial liquid. The silver helps harden decayed tooth structure while killing the bacteria that causes tooth decay.
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Once the SDF is placed and the bacteria causing the decay has been eradicated, the tooth structure regains its firm base.
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Finally, we use a filling called Glass Ionomer (GI) to fill any holes in the tooth where bacteria might have already degraded tooth structure. The GI also releases fluoride over time to make sure the tooth stays as strong as possible.