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Choose the care you need, then call our Wayne office to find a time.
Book an Orthodontic Consultation Book a Pediatric Appointment Call 973-706-8339Tooth-colored fillings
Restorative care for baby and adult teeth, explained to your child in calm, plain words.
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Decay is removed and the tooth rebuilt.
On a baby tooth with extensive decay a crown often lasts better than a filling, because it covers the whole tooth rather than patching one surface.
Decay that has gone past the point where it can be arrested, or a chipped, cracked or broken tooth. Watch for sensitivity to food or drink, dark spots, or food catching in the same place.
We will talk it through with you at your child’s appointment.
Five steps
Your child is told what will happen, in their language, before it happens.
Topical first, so the injection itself is not felt.
The decay is removed and the tooth restored.
What to expect while the numbness wears off.
Why it happened, and what changes.
Pediatric dental specialist
Elite’s pediatric dental specialist: first visits, cleanings, sealants and restorative care for infants, children and teens, with parents in the room.
Your child’s appointment
Siblings can be seen back to back, so you make one trip.
Two other options
From the first tooth to the teenage years, with a parent in the room.
Explore Pediatric DentistryCost and coverage
Our team guides you through your child’s dental benefits and the care HSA or FSA funds can pay for.
The plans we accept for pediatric dentistry include Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental, Guardian, Horizon and MetLife. The plan type matters, so check the full list below.
Benefits differ from plan to plan. Call with the plan name on the card and we will confirm your child’s benefits.
Yes. Exams, cleanings, X-rays, sealants, fluoride and emergency treatment can all qualify for pre-tax HSA or FSA funds.
Our administrative team is here to help with insurance, scheduling and financial policy questions. Call 973-706-8339.
Seven common questions
Not every problem hurts at first. Book a visit if you notice:
Treatment that repairs teeth damaged by cavities, fractures or injury, such as fillings and crowns, to bring back the tooth’s function, comfort and appearance. Treating a cavity early can relieve pain and sensitivity, stop it growing, restore comfortable chewing and avoid more complex treatment.
Yes. If a cavity in a baby tooth can be restored, a filling may keep the tooth healthy until it falls out naturally. The pediatric dentist recommends the right treatment based on how far the decay has gone.
When a cavity is too large for a filling or the tooth has been badly weakened. A crown covers and protects what is left of the tooth so your child can chew comfortably, and preserves it until it is ready to fall out or, for a permanent tooth, keeps it working. The dentist explains why before recommending one.
Yes. Tooth-colored composite fillings are safe and durable, blend in with the tooth, and bond directly to it, which makes them a good choice for small to moderate cavities in baby and permanent teeth and for small chips.
They are built to be durable but are not permanent. How long they last depends on your child’s oral hygiene, diet and normal growth, so they are checked at routine visits and maintained or replaced when needed.
Call the office. Prompt treatment relieves discomfort and prevents further damage. Depending on the injury, the repair may be a tooth-colored filling, dental bonding, a pediatric crown or another conservative treatment.
Patient education
