Curative therapies
Fillings and crowns for kids in Kharghar, without the fuss
Cavities in children are very common, and very fixable. Caught early, most need only a small tooth-coloured filling. When a tooth is badly broken down, a small crown keeps it strong until it is ready to fall out. Either way, we explain every step to your child before it happens.
Tooth-coloured or stainless steel, matched to the tooth, your child's age and how long it has to last.
- Always
- Parents stay in the room, from hello to goodbye
Signs your child may have a cavity
Early decay rarely hurts, so it is worth knowing what to look for.
White, chalky spots near the gumline: the earliest stage of decay, and often reversible.
Brown or black marks in the grooves of back teeth or between teeth.
Food getting stuck in the same spot again and again.
Wincing at sweets or cold drinks, or chewing on one side only.
Bad breath that will not go, even with good brushing.
How a filling visit goes
Tell, show, do
We explain each tool in words your child understands, and let them see and touch it before we use it.
Gentle numbing
For anything beyond a very small cavity, the tooth is numbed first, starting with a gel so the injection is barely felt.
Clean and fill
The decay is removed and the tooth is filled with a material that bonds to it, shaped to fit the bite.
Or a small crown
If too little tooth is left for a filling, a ready-made crown is fitted over it to protect what remains.
In detail
Fillings and crowns, explained
Why fill a cavity in a baby tooth?
Cavities do not heal on their own. Left alone, a small one grows until it reaches the nerve, and that is when toothache, infection and bigger treatment begin.
Baby teeth also hold space for the adult teeth and help your child chew and speak. Filling a small cavity now is quicker, easier and kinder than treating a big one later.
Fillings for children
We choose the filling for the tooth, not the other way round.
- Tooth-coloured composite: bonds to the tooth and looks natural, for front and back teeth.
- Glass ionomer: releases fluoride and suits young children and baby teeth that will soon fall out.
- Both are shaped to your child’s bite and set hard before they leave the chair.
Stainless steel or tooth-coloured crowns?
A crown is a small cap that covers the whole tooth. In children it is used when a tooth is too broken down for a filling, or after a root canal, to stop the tooth cracking.
Stainless steel crowns are strong, long lasting and the standard choice for back baby teeth. Tooth-coloured crowns look like natural teeth and are often preferred for the front. On a baby tooth, either is designed to stay until the tooth falls out naturally, taking the crown with it.
Keeping new cavities away
- Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste: a rice-grain smear under three, a pea-sized amount after.
- Keep sweet snacks and drinks to mealtimes, and offer water in between.
- Ask about fluoride varnish and sealants, which add a protective layer to the teeth.
- Come for regular check-ups, so small problems stay small.
Questions, answered
If yours is not here, call the clinic and ask. Nothing about a child’s teeth or comfort is too small to check.
Call +91 96190 00971Do cavities in baby teeth really need fillings?
Usually, yes. A cavity keeps growing and can reach the nerve, causing pain and infection. Baby teeth also hold space for adult teeth, so keeping them healthy until they fall out naturally matters.
Are tooth-coloured fillings safe for children?
Yes. Tooth-coloured materials are widely used in children’s dentistry. They bond to the tooth, look natural, and some release fluoride to help protect the tooth around them.
Will my child need an injection for a filling?
Not always. Very small cavities can sometimes be treated without one. For anything deeper we numb the tooth so your child is comfortable, starting with a numbing gel.
How long does a crown on a baby tooth last?
A well-fitted crown is designed to stay on until the baby tooth falls out naturally, when the crown comes out with it.
Can early tooth decay be reversed?
The very earliest stage, chalky white spots, can often be stopped or reversed with fluoride and better brushing. Once there is a hole, it needs a filling.