They can be used to rebuild teeth damaged through injury or conditions such as cleft palate. Tooth-colored resins are also more attractive. But in cases of fracture, extensive decay, or malformation of baby teeth, dentists often opt for stainless steel crowns. A small amount of decay will destroy a baby tooth very quickly. As your child grows older, you may be concerned about her bite and the straightness of her teeth.
Orthodontic treatment begins earlier now than it once did.
Kids as young as age 7 are now sporting corrective appliances. Dentists now understand that manipulation of teeth at a younger age can be easier and more effective in the long run. Younger children's teeth can be positioned with relatively minor orthodontia, thus preventing major orthodontia later on. In some rare instances, usually when a more complicated dental procedure is to be performed, a dentist will recommend general anesthesia to put the child to sleep. Parents should make sure that the professional who administers the medicine is a trained anesthesiologist or oral surgeon before agreeing to the procedure.