Restorative Dentistry
Despite one’s best efforts, sometimes teeth need dental treatment. From white fillings to pediatric crowns to gentle extractions, Dr. Oparaeke uses her expertise to complete the necessary dental treatment as quickly and pleasantly as possible while providing exceptional care.
Composite Fillings
For smaller cavities, composite (or white) fillings are a great option to restore the tooth. We will clean out the decay and restore the tooth using BPA-free materials. In some cases, this can be done without even needing to numb the tooth!
Pediatric Crowns
When cavities are too big for fillings, crowns are a wonderful option to protect the tooth and avoid future pain, infection, and damage to adult teeth. We offer both zirconia (white) crowns and stainless steel crowns in order to preserve the tooth. Unlike adult crowns, pediatric crowns are completed in a one visit process.
Extractions
We will do our best to try and save each tooth, but in some cases extractions are necessary to give your child the best care. While an extraction may seem nerve-wracking, we will make the procedure as stress-free as possible. After numbing the tooth to ensure your child experiences no pain, we will smoothly “wiggle” out the tooth. The procedure takes only a few minutes and is tooth fairy approved.
Non-Invasive Dentistry
Although we make children feel comfortable during dental treatment, some kids (and adults) can be intimidated by the noise and vibration of our dental instruments. In these cases, we offer minimally invasive treatment options including silver diamine fluoride and Hall crowns. These less invasive options can help restore teeth while preserving a relaxing experience.