Kids Tooth Team specializes in gently restoring cavities for children. If your child has tooth pain indicating potential decay, please contact our convenient South Austin office right away to schedule an evaluation. We take a kid-friendly approach to provide the necessary care for addressing any issues to protect your little one’s smile.
Cavities, also called tooth decay, are damaged areas on teeth where enamel and dentin have broken down. They stem from acidic byproducts when oral bacteria accumulate from inadequate hygiene. Over time, these acids degrade the protective enamel layer, forming vulnerable soft spots that progress into cavities.
Cavities seriously jeopardize dental health, potentially causing premature tooth loss, infections and other issues if left untreated. Contact our pediatric dental office in South Austin, TX right away if decay is suspected so we can quickly restore your child’s smile.
Children frequently feel nervous about their first cavity filling since the process seems frightening and unfamiliar. At Kids Tooth Team in South Austin, we provide sedation dentistry with laughing gas to ease anxieties. By breathing a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen through a nose mask, young patients deeply relax into a comfortable state that allows our dentists to restore teeth despite initial hesitations. Sedation transforms once-scary dental visits into positive experiences.
Not sure what to expect from your child’s appointment? Here’s a quick breakdown of the filling process.
There are two very important steps you can take to prevent cavities in your child, as follows.