Minimally Invasive Treatment

Minimally invasive pediatric dental treatments prioritize preserving healthy tooth structure and reducing discomfort for children. Key techniques include the Hall Technique for crowns, which avoids drilling and injections, and treatments like silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to stop decay, along with resin infiltration and air abrasion to treat early-stage cavities with minimal removal of tooth material.

Key techniques

• For molars with decay, a pre-formed stainless steel crown is placed over the tooth without drilling or numbing the child.
• Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF): A liquid applied to the decay with a small brush. It contains silver to kill germs and fluoride to strengthen the tooth, preventing further decay.
• Resin Infiltration: An aesthetic and non-invasive method used to treat white spot lesions on teeth.

Benefits

• Preserves healthy tooth structure: Less tooth material is removed, which is crucial for a child's developing teeth.
• Reduces anxiety and discomfort: Procedures often require no drilling or numbing injections, making visits less traumatic for children.
• Faster recovery time: Children often experience less pain and quicker recovery compared to traditional procedures.
• Cost-effective: Fewer appointments and materials may be needed.
• Positive dental experience: Leads to better cooperation and helps children develop positive associations with dental care.