Dental Fillings
When your child needs dental fillings, whether from an accident, decay, or natural imperfections, COCO Kids Dental provides a reliable, child-friendly solution. Our gentle approach to cosmetic and restorative dental fillings helps repair chipped teeth, restore cavities, and address discoloration while preserving your child’s natural tooth structure.
Using advanced composite bonding techniques, we carefully match the restoration to your child’s natural tooth color, creating beautiful results that boost their confidence and protect their oral health.
Understanding Pediatric Dental Fillings
At COCO Kids Dental, our doctor uses tooth-colored, bioactive and biocompatible composite resin specially formulated for children’s dental needs. During the procedure, this advanced composite material is carefully applied to repair chipped teeth, restore cavities, and improve the appearance of discolored areas.
The composite material is shaped and polished to match your child’s natural teeth, creating a seamless blend with their smile. This conservative approach to pediatric dental restoration allows us to preserve healthy tooth structure while effectively addressing common childhood dental concerns, from cavities and sports-related injuries to natural imperfections.
Benefits of Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings for Kids
Our Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings Process
Your Child’s First Visit
Our dentists start with a gentle examination of your child’s teeth and take the time to review clinical findings and discuss any concerns you may have. Whether it’s a small stain on a tooth that you’d like us to check for possible cavities or a chipped front tooth from playground activities or spacing, we listen carefully to your concerns. We’ll demonstrate the tooth filling procedure using kid-friendly language to help reduce anxiety about the treatment.
Creating Your Child’s Smile Plan
Every child’s teeth are unique, which is why we take time to customize each dental filling treatment. Our team considers factors like your child’s age, tooth development stage, and specific dental needs when planning the procedure. Using advanced color-matching techniques, we select composite materials that blend naturally with their surrounding teeth, aiming to achieve results that look and feel just right.
Gentle Tooth Filling Approach
The actual tooth filling process combines artistic skill with pediatric dental expertise. We prepare the tooth surface using special conditioning materials that help the bonding adhere properly. Our dentists carefully layer and shape the composite resin, paying close attention to every detail of your child’s natural tooth structure. The entire process typically takes less than half an hour, with a focus on comfort and a positive experience.
Tips for Long-Lasting Results
Protecting your child’s newly restored teeth involves simple but important care steps. We provide home care instructions for teeth with fresh composite resin fillings and suggest which foods might need extra caution. Daily brushing and flossing help keep the area clean and prevent future decay, while avoiding sticky or hard snacks helps maintain the integrity of the fillings.
Checking Your Child’s Progress
Routine follow-up visits allow us to monitor how the tooth filling is holding up as your child grows. We examine the restored areas for wear patterns, check the color match, and make any refinements needed to maintain good long-term results. These quick check-ups help extend the life of the restoration while monitoring your child’s overall dental development.
Why Choose Us for Dental Filling
Kids need dental care that’s both gentle and effective, which is why COCO Kids Dental focuses on children’s dental treatments. Our experienced team combines advanced dental filling techniques with a child-focused approach to help young patients feel more at ease.
From our playful waiting area to our brightly decorated treatment rooms, every aspect of our practice is designed with children in mind. Plus, our dentists have extensive training in pediatric behavior management and work to provide quality tooth-colored fillings while helping children build positive associations with dental visits.
Make Your Kid’s Next Smile Picture-Perfect!
Help your child feel confident about their smile again with gentle, effective dental bonding tooth-colored restorations at COCO Kids Dental. Schedule your visit by calling our dental office through 661-561-8888 or by using our easy online booking system.
Our doctor is ready to answer your questions about pediatric dental filling and help you take the first step toward restoring your child’s healthy smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does white filling last?
For children and teens, the tooth-colored filling typically maintains its strength and appearance for 4-8 years. The duration largely depends on your child’s oral habits, diet choices, and how well they maintain their dental care routine. Regular pediatric dental check-ups help us monitor the restored areas and catch any signs of wear early, and assess how well the filling is holding up as your child grows.
Is white filling covered by insurance?
Most pediatric dental insurance plans, including the Medi-Cal Dental Program, provide coverage for tooth-colored fillings when they are needed to repair structural damage or tooth decay in children. Coverage levels may vary based on the specific terms of your insurance plan.
Our pediatric dental team is happy to help you review your specific insurance benefits and go over all available payment options before beginning your child’s treatment.
You can book your child’s appointment by simply calling us at 661-561-8888 or by using our convenient online booking system.
Does a dental filling hurt?
As a pediatric-focused dental office, we understand how important it is for young patients to have a treatment experience that’s as gentle and stress-free as possible.
Our doctor has received advanced training in pediatric behavior guidance, anesthesia techniques, and pain management. We use gentle numbing methods and offer child-appropriate anesthesia options to support a more comfortable and smooth experience.
Many parents are pleasantly surprised by how quick and well-tolerated the process is for their children.
How long does dental filling procedure take?
The dental filling procedure typically takes less than half an hour. The exact timing depends on the type of repair needed and how many fillings are being done. Small chips and superficial cavities might take less time, while treating multiple teeth or restored deeper caries may require a bit longer. We schedule appointments with extra time so we can work at a pace that helps your child stay relaxed and comfortable.
Can dental bonding be whitened?
Unlike natural teeth, composite resin does not respond to whitening and maintains its original shade. In general, we do not recommend whitening baby teeth or the early permanent teeth of younger children. For mature permanent teeth, typically seen in older teens or young adults, we recommend completing any desired tooth whitening before placing white fillings. This allows us to match the composite resin to your child’s brightened smile. If the natural teeth change color over time, we can replace the composite resin to maintain a consistent appearance.
