Prior to providing surgical care to restore teeth with caries Dr. Treff would provide multiple options with his advice that align with the AAPD recommendations of “when to restore.”* After exhausting all preventative options including fluoride therapy, increased periodicity of visits, sealants, and anticipatory guidance/counseling would restorative therapy be suggested. When indicated, composite restorations or “white” fillings are provided at Pediatric Dentistry of Burke.
*AAPD Reference Manual, Best Practices. V 40/ No 6 pgs 330-342
https://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/BP_RestorativeDent.pdf
