Your Child’s First Dental Filling: What to Expect

What to Expect When You Take Your Child for a Dental Filling

If your child has a cavity, the dentist may recommend a filling to stop the decay and protect the tooth.

Before the Visit:

• Stay calm and explain it gently: “The dentist will clean your tooth and make it better.”

• Bring their favorite toy for comfort.

During the Visit:

1. The dentist may take an X-ray.

2. Numbing gel and a tiny injection may be used so your child doesn’t feel pain.

3. The cavity is cleaned.

4. A filling (usually tooth-colored) is placed and polished.

After the Visit:

• The mouth may feel numb for a few hours.

• Give soft foods and avoid hot drinks.

• Mild soreness is normal and goes away soon.

Prevent Cavities:

• Brush twice a day.

• Avoid too many sweets.

• Visit the dentist regularly.

Your Saraswati Dental College team is here to help !

We are proud of to be well-known paediatric dental experts in Saraswati Dental College and Hospital. We are here to help you and your child adjust to their new world of dental visits in any way that we can. You and your child are in great hands with our trusted team. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. We would like to help you for betterment of your future.