Pediatric Restorative Dentistry

In Mt. Juliet, TN

Imagine your child's smile feeling and functioning at its absolute best. That's exactly what our dental fillings can do for them! Cavities are no joke, even if they're only present in those precious baby teeth. Dental fillings offer a fast, simple, and affordable solution to treat cavities in kids. By addressing those pesky cavities, we ensure your child's teeth stay healthy and pain-free for years to come. With our comprehensive pediatric restorative care, you can reclaim your child's overall oral health, allowing them to eat, laugh, and grow with confidence. So why wait? Schedule now and give your child the gift of a vibrant, cavity-free smile!

When a cavity reaches deep into a baby tooth and gets close to or exposes the nerve, a pulpotomy may help preserve the tooth and keep your child comfortable. During treatment, Dr. Schell removes the affected portion of the pulp while preserving the healthy tissue inside the roots.

The goal is to relieve discomfort, protect the remaining tooth, and help it stay in place until it is naturally ready to fall out. If a tooth shows signs of infection, Dr. Schell will evaluate it and may recommend an extraction instead.

When it comes to restoring your child's smile, we always explore alternative treatments before considering tooth extractions. Our primary focus is to preserve and restore damaged teeth through various treatments. However, in some cases, tooth extractions become the best option to get your child's smile back on track. Rest assured, we prioritize your child's comfort and use gentle techniques and sedation options to make the extraction process quick and pain-free. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to a bright, healthy smile!

When a baby tooth is lost earlier than expected, the teeth around it can start to shift into the open space. A space maintainer is a small dental appliance that helps hold that spot open, giving the permanent tooth underneath the room it needs to come in where it belongs.

It’s a simple way to protect your child’s developing smile now and help prevent bigger spacing or alignment concerns later. Dr. Schell will let you know if a space maintainer makes sense for your child and walk you through exactly what to expect.

We know how important it is to keep your child’s smile healthy, comfortable, and strong. When a tooth is damaged or affected by decay, a crown can help protect it and restore the way it looks and functions. Our crowns are carefully designed for children’s smiles, offering a durable, natural-looking solution for teeth that need extra support. With the right care, crowns can help your child eat, speak, and smile comfortably again.

When a baby tooth needs more protection than a filling can provide, white zirconia crowns offer a durable, natural-looking solution. They’re made to blend in with your child’s smile while helping restore strength, function, and confidence for all the chewing, chatting, and smiling still ahead.

White spots on your child’s teeth can stand out more than you’d like, but treating them doesn’t always mean drilling or more involved dental work. Icon is a gentle, minimally invasive treatment that uses resin infiltration to blend white spots into the surrounding enamel and create a smoother, more even-looking smile.

Because Icon is drill-free and typically completed in a single visit, it can be a great option for kids and teens with certain white spot lesions or enamel discoloration. Dr. Schell can evaluate your child’s smile and let you know if Icon is the right fit.

When your child has a dental emergency, getting the right care quickly can make all the difference. Whether they have a toothache, a chipped or broken tooth, or another urgent dental concern, our team is here to help relieve their discomfort and guide you through the next steps. Not sure if your child’s situation is an emergency? Please call us. We can help assess what’s going on, share guidance for what to do at home, and schedule a visit when needed, so your child can get back to feeling comfortable, calm, and like themselves again.

Our dental practice offers pediatric sedation to help children feel calm, comfortable, and at ease during their dental visits. Sedation can be especially helpful for kids who experience anxiety, have trouble sitting still, or need more involved treatment. By tailoring sedation options to each child’s age, comfort level, and medical history, we’re able to provide gentle, stress-free care while ensuring your child’s safety every step of the way.