Children
with damaged, discolored or missing teeth sometimes have problems with
self-esteem that can be improved through aesthetic dentistry.
When a child has lost one
or more front teeth, the dentist can replace these teeth with an
aesthetic maintainer. The artificial teeth can be placed onto a
removable or cemented dental appliance. Also, dentists can apply
aesthetic veneers, or plastic facings, on discolored primary front
teeth.
For mildly or moderately
decayed front and back teeth, dentists now are able to place
tooth-colored dental fillings. These materials have been dramatically
improved and eventually, dentists no longer will need to place silver
fillings. These tooth-colored fillings are bonded to the tooth surface
and they not only are beautiful but strong as well.
For severely decayed
front and back teeth, silver-colored dental crowns no longer are the
norm. Dentists now have tooth-colored plastic and porcelain materials
that can be used to cover the entire surface of the tooth to restore
both function and aesthetics. Some of these crowns have metal linings
but still have tooth-colored facings that allow for beautiful aesthetic
restorations.
Many children benefit
dramatically from aesthetic dental care on their primary teeth. Be sure
to consult with your dentist if you have questions about whether
aesthetic dentistry is right for your child.
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