{"id":815,"date":"2018-09-07T07:42:55","date_gmt":"2018-09-07T14:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=815"},"modified":"2019-01-16T20:24:25","modified_gmt":"2019-01-17T03:24:25","slug":"815-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/815-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are silver fillings used with children?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am a mom of three children under 10. Two of my three have had cavities in need of fillings. The <\/span>pediatric dentist <\/span>placed a silver filling for both children. I have also noticed that other children in our lives have silver fillings as well. As an adult, I know I would prefer a filling that matches the natural color of my teeth. I\u2019m just wondering if there is some medical reason that the dentist uses the silver fillings on children?<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you,<\/span><\/p>\n

Stacey<\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Stacey,<\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you for writing. There are several reasons pediatric dentists<\/a> place silver fillings on children.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Cost: Stainless steel or <\/span>amalgam fillings<\/span><\/a> cost less than the natural tooth-colored crowns, normally placed on adults. Because baby teeth are eventually replaced by permanent teeth, dentists typically use this option, because these fillings are premade in various shapes and can be placed less expensively.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Decreases number of visits: Because most young children are feeling wiggly, dentists often use nitrous oxide or an anesthesia before a procedure. Therefore, limiting the number of visits is important. This is another advantage to using the premade fillings.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Strength and effectiveness: When a significant portion of the tooth structure is damaged or lost, it needs the full coverage and strength that the stainless steel provides.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. The tooth is protected longer: the stainless steel helps to prevent sensitivity, future decay and the need for repairs.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Recommended: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the stainless steel crowns. Therefore, dentists who place these on children are following the recommendation.<\/span><\/p>\n

      This post is sponsored by the office of Phoenix pediatric dentist<\/a>, Dr. Hillary Peck.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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