RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY LAKE ST. LOUIS
Reliable Protection for Vulnerable Teeth
When cavities or tooth infections impact a tooth, it can lead to uncomfortable effects like dental sensitivity, and when those issues go untreated, they can progress and develop into bigger problems. Fortunately, Dr. Ivan and our team keep an eye out for the early signs of tooth decay during each of your child’s routine dental checkups. If he spots anything out-of-the-ordinary, our team can help restore and protect the tooth in question using high-quality, trusted restorative dentistry solutions in Lake St. Louis, like dental crowns or fillings.
Why Choose Sunny Shore Pediatric Dentistry of Lake Saint Louis for Kid’s Restorative Dental Care?
- Durable Stainless Steel & Discreet Zirconia Crowns
- Dental Bonding to Fix & Damaged Teeth
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are exactly what they sound like—they’re small, custom-made caps that are designed to fit over the visible part of the tooth, just like a crown on a king! Dr. Ivan uses only the highest quality materials to craft his crowns from, like durable and natural-looking zirconia and long-lasting stainless steel, allowing you to choose the best option for your child’s needs.
Dr. Ivan may recommend dental crowns if the tooth has a large cavity or after a tooth has been treated with pulp therapy to give it extra strength and protection.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Cavities are the most common oral health problems that children face. This is because they’re still learning how to properly care for their pearly whites! Fortunately, they’re easy to treat with tooth-colored fillings. Using the same material Dr. Ivan uses for direct bonding, called composite resin, he can repair and seal off a tooth affected by decay. The composite resin will be placed in the part of the tooth that has eroded away, effectively keeping harmful oral bacteria from entering the more vulnerable underlying regions of the tooth.
Direct Bonding
Teeth can become chipped and damaged for a number of reasons, whether that’s falling from the monkey bars on the playground or tripping and falling while they’re running to the car after school. The good news is that Dr. Ivan can repair the tooth and make your child’s smile appear whole once more with minimally invasive direct bonding. Layering different shades of composite resin together, Dr. Ivan can achieve a beautiful result, all while improving the health of the tooth by protecting its underlying layers.