The fact of the matter is it can be a really challenging feat to get your children to brush their teeth, especially when they still have their baby teeth. Not only are children more interested in other things, like playing outside or watching their favorite TV show, plenty of kids are well aware that their baby teeth are going to fall out. Because of this, children are unable to see the downfalls in poor dental hygiene. Unfortunately, this also means many kids are prone to cavities, and this means a difficult decision for parents: should we have our child’s baby tooth cavity filled? As Missoula’s Top Rated Local® family dentist, we figured it might be helpful to lay out some pros and cons of filling cavities in kid’s teeth.
Fixing Your Child’s Cavity
As a family dentist, Dr. David Duke is well versed in pediatric dentistry and used to answering the question on whether or not to fill a child’s cavity. Unfortunately, there is no simple yes or no answer. By using an X-ray of your child’s teeth, Dr. Duke will determine how long the baby tooth will likely stick around before being replaced by an adult tooth. If the tooth will only remain briefly, it is probably best to let nature take its course and replace the tooth naturally. However, if the tooth is extensively damaged, the cavity needs to be addressed. Small cavities that are not fixed will become larger, and cavities invite all kinds of harmful bacteria that could damage other teeth– including adult teeth that have already replaced missing baby teeth.
Schedule A Pediatric Dentist Appointment Today
When it comes to filling a cavity in your child’s baby tooth, there are a number of factors that must play into the decision as to whether or not to fill the cavity. While baby teeth will eventually be replaced, the only way to know for sure if the tooth requires a cavity is from an examination. If your child has a baby tooth with a cavity, contact us online to schedule a pediatric dentist appointment or call Bitterroot Dental at 406-203-9924 today.
