
Aug
When it comes to dentistry, most parents are invested in helping their kids receive the dental services they need. Even if your kids still have their baby teeth, it’s important to schedule frequent dental checkups and cleanings. As young children are particularly prone to cavities, pediatric dental fillings are a common treatment at South OC Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in Mission Viejo, California. Your pediatric dentist, Dr. John De Lorme, treats decay with conservative white fillings. Here’s what you should know about composite filling treatment.
White fillings are considered safe for children as they’re metal-free and mercury-free. The filling is a mixture of resin material and powdered glass, which makes a flexible, putty-like, tooth-colored material. This is what’s used to fill cavities. The mixture can be tinted to match the color of your children’s natural teeth to make the filling hard to see. That way, the filling won’t ruin the smile’s appearance.
Appearance, however, isn’t the only reason composite fillings are a great choice for children. Conservative white fillings also offer the following benefits:
To schedule a conservative white filling cavity treatment for your child, contact Dr. John De Lorme from South OC Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in Mission Viejo, CA, at (949) 581 5800.
Dr. John De Lorme is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD). He is a healthcare leader in his community, speaking at parent/child classes throughout South Orange County for the last 30 years. He attended Saint Mary’s College, University of the Pacific – Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Boston Children’s Hospital for his residency.
Dr. Samuel Wu, also an ABPD Diplomate, attended the University of California in Berkeley and Los Angeles and spent his residency at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Boston Children’s Hospital. He has a passion for medical missions to other countries.
Both Drs. De Lorme and Wu are affiliated with MobiSurg, an Accredited Surgery Center, and are members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Society, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society, and American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Chris Carter completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and dental school and residency at Oregon Health and Science University. He practiced general dentistry for five years before specializing in orthodontics. His experience at the University of California – Irvine’s Plastic Surgery Department allows him to craft smiles that perfectly complement each patient’s unique facial features.
Dr. Carter is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, Orange County Dental Society, California Dental Association, and American Dental Association.