Tooth-Colored Crowns And Fillings For Kids

Aesthetic Pediatric Restorations For A Brighter Smile

Unlike some other pediatric dentists, Dr. Deep Shah exclusively provides tooth-colored composite fillings and zirconia crowns for kids in King of Prussia. With our aesthetic-focused approach, you can restore your child’s smile and confidence while still giving them the protection they need for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Composite Fillings For Tooth Decay

We exclusively offer composite fillings at Sidekick Smiles. Composite fillings use a mixture of dental resin with nano-hybrid particles to create a strong, durable, and long-lasting restoration. The biggest benefit of composite fillings is that Dr. Deep can choose a material that matches the color of your child’s teeth perfectly. Once he’s done filling their tooth, it will look brand-new!

In contrast, traditional metal amalgam fillings are made from a mixture of silver, mercury, tin, and copper. They're silver-gray in color, which means they will discolor your child’s teeth. And although amalgam fillings are approved as safe by the FDA, many parents don’t like the idea of mercury, a toxic metal, being placed into their child’s mouth.

White Zirconia Crowns For Damaged Teeth

Rather than using pre-fitted stainless steel crowns to restore damaged baby teeth, Dr. Deep prefers to use white crowns made from either zirconia or a hybrid resin polymer. Both of these options provide a more aesthetic color profile along with overall appearance. The result is a durable, lifelike crown that protects the underlying tooth structure, keeping it healthy for years to come.

Compared to stainless steel crowns, the white crowns look and feel much more natural. They also are custom-fitted to ensure the best possible fit and aesthetic result. This makes white crowns a particularly good option if your child needs a crown to restore one of their front or back teeth.

The Benefits Of Aesthetic Pediatric Restorations

Wondering why you should choose Sidekick Smiles for tooth-colored dental restorations in King of Prussia? Here are a few benefits of choosing composite fillings and zirconia crowns.

Keeps your child’s smile bright

Amalgam fillings and stainless steel crowns both do a fine job of protecting your child’s smile if they have a damaged or decayed baby tooth. But they don’t look natural and may make your little one feel self-conscious about their smile. With tooth-colored fillings and crowns, your child can continue to smile confidently as they grow! 

Metal-free dentistry

Composite fillings and white crowns involve absolutely no metal components and are completely mercury-free. This makes them a great option for parents who would like to minimize their child’s exposure to heavy metals.

Preserves more tooth structure

As a conservative dentist, Dr. Deep always wants to protect as much of your child’s natural tooth structure as possible. Generally speaking, composite fillings and white crowns can require the removal of less enamel than metal fillings or crowns. That’s just one more reason why we prefer aesthetic pediatric restorations at Sidekick Smiles.

Long-lasting results

Zirconia and resin polymer crowns are extremely long-lasting and durable, which makes them a particularly great option for restoring primary teeth, typically for the remainder of their lifetime in the mouth. 

Composite fillings are also very strong and durable and have a comparable lifespan to metal amalgam fillings. Your child’s filling will typically last 5-10 years with proper at-home oral hygiene.

FAQs About Tooth-Colored Crowns And Fillings

Does insurance cover tooth-colored fillings or crowns for kids?

This depends on your policy. Some policies may cover the entire cost of tooth-colored fillings and zirconia/resin polymer crowns, while others may only cover part of the cost. If you have questions about your policy, it’s best to consult with your insurance provider directly. The team at Sidekick Smiles can also help you learn more about your benefits.

Are metal fillings really harmful for kids?

While the FDA currently considers metal fillings safe for children of all ages, a growing body of research suggests that their mercury content may pose potential health risks. In fact, many countries across Europe have taken precautionary steps by banning the use of metal (amalgam) fillings in both children and adults.

We’re in the 21st century—a time when dentistry has evolved tremendously. Today, we don’t have to choose between durability and aesthetics. Modern dental materials offer safe, strong, and beautiful alternatives that blend seamlessly with your child’s natural smile. At Sidekick Smiles, we believe that quality care should never come at the cost of safety or confidence.

Are zirconia crowns different from porcelain crowns?

Yes. They're similar, but zirconia is a different type of ceramic material. It’s typically stronger and more durable than other types of porcelain. Also, zirconia crowns do not require a metal base. Many porcelain crowns use a Porcelain Fused-to-metal (PFM) design. At Sidekick Smiles, our zirconia crowns are 100% metal-free, as are our resin polymer crowns.