Dental Fillings and Crowns
Dental cavities and tooth decay are common concerns for children, especially as they develop their brushing and flossing skills.
At Southside Paediatric Dentistry, our dentists treat tooth decay, cavities or damaged teeth with dental fillings or crowns. The earlier we treat these concerns, the less complicated the treatment is, allowing your child to quickly get back to school and their regular activities.
If you have concerns about tooth decay or your child’s oral health, Southside Paediatric Dentistry proudly serves families in Miranda and its surrounding communities.
Preventing Childhood Tooth Decay
Parents can take steps at home to prevent tooth decay.
Promote a Healthy Diet
A diet rich in proteins, fruits and vegetables helps to promote a healthy smile by increasing saliva flow. Saliva is a natural protectant for teeth against the acids that cause tooth decay.
Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
It is best to avoid putting your child to bed with a bottle containing anything other than water. Try to limit sticky or sugary treats close to bedtime.
Encourage Proper Oral Hygiene
Children should brush twice daily, preferably in the morning and before bed. We also recommend flossing before bedtime.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Tooth Crowns and Fillings: What to Expect
Restorations
Restorations, also known as fillings, are typically used to repair cavities that have developed in primary and permanent teeth. Various materials can be used for fillings, and the best choice depends on the specific situation. For children, the most common materials include resin composite or glass ionomer cement.
Preformed Stainless Steel Crowns (SSC) or Zirconia Crowns
Crowns used to restore molar teeth come in two types—stainless-steel crowns or tooth coloured zirconia crowns. Common reasons for placing a crown include:
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Repairing a severely decayed molar — When a molar, whether baby or adult, has extensive decay and not enough tooth structure to hold a filling, a crown is needed. Without it, the remaining tooth might decay further or break, potentially leading to extraction.
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Repairing a molar after nerve treatment — A crown can protect a baby molar that has undergone nerve treatment (pulpotomy).
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Repairing a hypomineralised "chalky" molar — Crowns can also fix a primary or permanent molar that hasn't developed properly and remains weak.
Stainless steel crowns are non-allergic, preserve more of the natural tooth structure, and are durable and easy to clean. For young adult molars, stainless steel crowns can serve as temporary solutions and are often replaced with porcelain crowns when the child reaches adulthood.
Zirconia crowns are strong, tooth-coloured crowns used to restore damaged or decayed baby teeth. They’re a great option for front or back teeth when aesthetics and durability are important. These crowns are metal-free, biocompatible, and blend naturally with your child’s smile—providing long-lasting protection while looking just like real teeth.
If you have questions about dental fillings or crowns for your child, please contact our team in Miranda for more information.
Meet Our Team:
Dr Soni Stephen
Specialist Paediatric Dentist & Director
BDS MDS Paed.Dent (Adel) MRACDS (Paed.Dent) FRACDS FADI FICD
Dr Soni Stephen (President-IAPD) is an experienced and passionate Australian trained specialist Paediatric Dentist who completed his specialist training in 1997 from the University of Adelaide and the Women's and Children's Hospital. He the worked at the Royal Children’s Hospital of Melbourne until 2000 prior to moving to Sydney. Dr Stephen was appointed as Head of Paediatric Dentistry at Sydney Dental Hospital in 2000 a role he held till 2014. He was also a visiting specialist to Sydney Children's and Canterbury ...
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