Family Friendly & Specialty Dentists in London, UK
A children's filling removes decay from a tooth and restores it with a tooth-coloured material, stopping the decay spreading and protecting the rest of the tooth. Our dentists keep the visit calm and short.
It depends on the material, the tooth, and how well it is looked after. A consultation lets us assess the tooth and choose the right option for your child.
Our clinical team is led by Dr Ope Sodeinde, GDC-registered specialist periodontist (GDC No. 104071).
Decay that is left alone keeps going. It can reach the nerve, cause pain and infection, and spread to neighbouring teeth. We use dental x-rays to see how deep a cavity goes before deciding how to treat it. Fillings are one part of the paediatric dentistry in London we provide; where a baby tooth is badly broken down, a paediatric crown may protect it better than a filling.
The right material depends on the size of the cavity, the tooth's position, and how long the tooth has left before it falls out naturally. Our dentists weigh these up so the filling lasts as long as it needs to.
We diagnose first and give you an itemised plan, so you understand the cost and why the treatment is needed before it begins.
We manage children's care at our Primrose Hill practice, including children's dental exams and cleanings and children's dental trauma care for injuries.
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Many parents feel guilty when a child develops a cavity. We focus on the fix, not on how the decay started. Whether your child is nervous or has had a difficult experience elsewhere, our dentists make the visit predictable and explain each step. Fillings often sit alongside other children's care such as dental hygiene for children and teens or tongue and lip tie treatment.
We assess each child individually and explain the options and costs at the consultation.
We examine the tooth to see how deep the decay goes and decide whether a filling is needed or whether fluoride treatments can hold the early decay.
We numb the area with local anaesthetic, then remove the decayed part of the tooth to leave a clean space.
We fill the cavity with a tooth-coloured material, then shape and polish it so it sits naturally in the bite.
We check the bite feels normal. If a baby tooth has been lost early because of severe decay, we may discuss space maintainers to hold room for the adult tooth.
We check the filling at regular visits as your child grows.
We repair damaged teeth with composite resin, chosen because it bonds to the tooth and matches its colour. Where a smaller repair is enough, we use dental bonding.
Our clinical team provides fillings alongside fluoride treatments, dental hygiene for children and teens, and regular exams and cleanings.
The material and approach for your child are decided at the consultation.
We numb the tooth with local anaesthetic before we start. Fear of the dentist is common, and we go at your child's pace to keep distress low.
Costs are confirmed at the initial assessment, and you receive a clear breakdown of fees before any work begins.
Materials differ in how long they last and where they are best used. We assess the decay and choose the right one at the consultation. To protect adult molars from new decay, we can also apply fissure sealants.
We choose the material to suit the tooth, and decide whether a temporary or permanent restoration is right. We explain the difference at your visit to Primrose Hill.
Our dentists assess each child to decide the right material and technique for their cavity. Read what happens at your child's dental consultation and how to book to get an assessment of your child's needs.
020 7589 7792
Fillings repair damage that has already happened. To prevent the next cavity we offer children's dental exams and cleanings, dental hygiene for children and teens, fluoride treatments, and fissure sealants for molars.
For early cavities we can use silver diamine fluoride, and if your child has an injury we manage children's dental trauma at our Primrose Hill practice.
After the assessment you receive a written plan and an itemised quote for your child's treatment, which is yours to keep. Arrange your assessment with the team. Payment options can be discussed with our staff.
020 7589 7792
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111 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8UR
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