Dentist Questions Cavities

What are the benefits of milk tooth fillings?

Will a milk tooth filling reduce the pain my child feels when he eats cold and hot foods?

3 Answers

Yes. You want to take care of this before the tooth requires root canal.
No
To prevent the cavity from growing so large that the tooth crumbles leaving sharp, uncomfortable edges, making it difficult to eat. To prevent the cavity from growing so large that the tooth becomes infected. The infection can spread into the bone and face. In other words, to keep the child safe and comfortable until the tooth is ready to fall out and be replaced by a permanent tooth.