Children's Teeth: Effective and Gentle Treatment
Treating baby teeth requires great empathy, trust, and a pleasant practice atmosphere.
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Gentle Care for Baby Teeth
Baby teeth are more than just a transitional stage: they hold the space open for the permanent teeth, are important for speech development, and for your child's confident smile.
If a baby tooth is damaged by decay, we treat it depending on the extent with a tooth-colored composite filling or a stable children's crown. If a tooth has to be removed early, removable or fixed space maintainers ensure the gap does not close unintentionally.
For deeper damage, a root canal treatment can also preserve the baby tooth gently and with great consideration for your child.
Why Baby Teeth Matter
More Than Just a Transition
Baby teeth fulfill important functions that make preserving them worthwhile.
Space-Holding Function
Baby teeth keep the space open for the permanent teeth.
Chewing Function
Healthy baby teeth are important for good food intake.
Speech Development
Baby teeth support the correct pronunciation of many sounds.
Confident Smile
Healthy, well-cared-for teeth strengthen self-esteem from an early age.
Our Treatments
Care for Every Situation
From fillings to space maintainers the right solution for each baby tooth.
Space Maintainers
Removable and fixed space maintainers for when a baby tooth has to go early.
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Early Orthodontic Treatment
For certain misalignments, correction is recommended even in the baby teeth.
More InformationKey Points at a Glance
- Baby teeth keep the space open for the permanent teeth and are important for speech and chewing function.
- We treat minor damage with tooth-colored composite fillings.
- Severely damaged baby teeth receive a stable children's crown.
- In the case of early tooth loss, space maintainers ensure the gap does not close up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth filling a baby tooth that is going to fall out anyway?
Yes. Baby teeth keep the space open for the permanent teeth and are important for chewing function and speech development. Early treatment prevents pain and protects dental development.
What happens if a baby tooth is lost too early?
Without countermeasures, the resulting gap can close up and narrow the space for the permanent tooth. A removable or fixed space maintainer keeps the gap open until the permanent tooth erupts.
When is a children's crown used instead of a filling?
For baby molars severely damaged by decay, a prefabricated children's crown offers more stability and durability than a large filling keeping the tooth functional until it naturally falls out.