When teeth are damaged or infected, restorative care from our Bethesda, MD, pediatric dentist helps bring comfort and function back to your child’s smile. Treatments like tooth-colored fillings, dental crowns, and extractions repair problem areas while protecting surrounding teeth. We also provide root canals and the when needed. Our goal is to relieve discomfort, restore healthy chewing and speech, and help growing smiles stay strong and confident.
Used to repair cavities or small chips, tooth-colored fillings are made from durable composite resin and blend naturally with your child’s smile. They bond directly to the tooth instead of relying on metal, so more healthy structure is preserved. Generally, Dr. Shin will recommend a dental filling when decay or damage weakens a tooth. Prompt treatment then helps restore strength and function, while keeping teeth looking natural and supporting long-term oral health.
Designed to protect and restore teeth with extensive decay or damage, dental crowns fully cover the tooth to provide lasting strength and stability. They’re often recommended by Dr. Shin when a filling alone isn’t enough to keep a tooth healthy. At BCC Pediatric Dentistry, we offer both zirconia and stainless steel crowns, allowing us to choose the best option for each child based on durability, appearance, and overall oral health needs.
Sometimes removing a tooth is the healthiest option when severe decay, infection, crowding, or injury can’t be treated with other methods. Extractions help relieve discomfort and protect surrounding teeth. Many visits involve a simple extraction, while some cases may require a surgical approach. Dr. Shin will explain the recommended treatment, answer questions, and guide families through each step with care and reassurance before, during, and after the procedure.
Recommended when infection or deep decay reaches the inner nerve of a tooth, root canal treatment removes the damaged tissue and seals the space to stop pain and the spread of bacteria. It can be used for baby teeth to preserve space until they’re lost naturally and to save adult teeth. Dr. Shin will explain each step and determine the right approach based on tooth type and severity of infection levels present.
Performed when a band of tissue underneath the tongue is too tight, short, or thick and restricts tongue movement, the tongue-tie procedure releases the frenulum to improve mobility. A tongue-tie may be identified in infants with feeding concerns or in children with speech or oral hygiene challenges. In-house treatment can be completed in just a few minutes and involves the use of a dental laser. Dr. Shin will evaluate symptoms, explain options, and help families decide if treatment is appropriate based on individual needs and clinical findings present.
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Have questions for us or want to schedule an appointment? Call our pediatric dental office in Bethesda, MD, today at (301) 941-7374 or feel free to contact us online.