Kids Fillings and Crowns in Bakersfield, CA
For Bakersfield parents who want a calm, friendly dentist their child will know by name. When a tooth needs help, we have gentle ways to fix it and keep it strong.
How do you fix a cavity in a baby tooth?
At Just For Kids & Family Too Dental in Bakersfield, CA, we fix cavities in baby teeth with tooth-colored fillings, crowns, and gentle nerve treatments. We go at your child's pace, and we welcome Medi-Cal Dental and PPO plans.
Ways we fix a tooth
Cavities happen. The good news is we have gentle ways to fix a tooth and keep it strong until it is ready to fall out. Here is what we may talk about for your child.
Tooth-colored fillings
For small cavities, we use tooth-colored fillings. They match the tooth, so they look natural. We clean out the decay, place the filling, and set it with a special light.
Stainless steel crowns
A stainless steel crown is a strong silver cap that protects a baby back tooth. It stays on until the tooth falls out on its own. It holds up well to chewing.
Strip crowns for front baby teeth
A strip crown is a tooth-colored crown for a front baby tooth. It looks natural and keeps the tooth looking nice.
Pulpotomy, a baby tooth nerve treatment
A pulpotomy is a baby tooth nerve treatment that helps save the tooth. We may do it before a crown, so the tooth can stay until it is ready to fall out. We explain it in plain words first.
ICON resin infiltration for white spots
ICON resin infiltration is a no-drill way to treat white spots on teeth. We can tell you if it is a good fit for your child.
Another option: Silver Diamine Fluoride
Silver Diamine Fluoride is a liquid that helps stop a cavity from growing. We paint it on the cavity. It can turn the spot dark. Ask us if it is a good fit.
Why baby teeth matter
Baby teeth do important work. They hold space for adult teeth and help kids chew and talk. Keeping them healthy now helps the adult teeth come in the right way.
Gentle care for nervous kids
For nervous kids, laughing gas or sedation can help. See sedation and laughing gas. We explain every step to you before we start, so there are no surprises.
We accept Medi-Cal Dental and PPO dental plans, and we check your coverage before treatment. Call our front desk to talk about your child's tooth.
Ready to talk about your child's tooth?
Same doctor every visit. Medi-Cal Dental and PPO accepted.
“Dr. Patwari and his staff are wonderful! He is very knowledgeable, patient, and takes the time to explain everything in a way that is easy to understand. The office staff is friendly and welcoming.”
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We answer questions about treatment and insurance during office hours, and we check your insurance before your visit.
Same doctor every visit. Medi-Cal Dental and PPO accepted.
Caring for Bakersfield families since 2002.