Filling children's teeth and restoring them is one of the most important issues that should not be ignored.... In this process, the doctor tries to restore the milk teeth or permanent teeth of children to their original state so that they function like before.... Although there are many reasons for this process.... But in this article, we have tried to know what you need to know in this field... Types of different tooth filling methods Pediatric dentists must use x-rays to look for decayed areas of their teeth before filling children's teeth... sometimes it is necessary to examine each tooth with the help of their medical equipment... ### Restoration with white material or composite method The composite method is a resin that is used in tooth restoration.... This method is done by removing tooth decay and placing a layer of this material inside the tooth.... Then blue light is used to further strengthen this material.... Finally, if needed, the hardened material is polished.... **Advantages of white material or composite method** - In terms of appearance, this material adds more beauty to the smile design.... - It is possible to cover all the cracks and fine points of the tooth surface.... - In terms of strength, it has a lot of resistance.... ### Zinc oxide repair This method is mostly done to relieve pain and prevent further inflammation that may occur in the root.... **Benefits of Zinc Oxide** - You will not feel severe pain in the root.... - The best way to fill children's teeth.... - The duration of the restoration is very limited.... ### Repair with silver or amalgam materials Metals such as mercury, silver, zinc and copper are examples that have been used in the dental profession for a long time... In fact, these alloys are called amalgam... - It has a long useful life... - It has high strength and resistance... - It is very affordable... - The restoration steps are very short.... Among the reasons for repairing and filling children's teeth, the following can be mentioned: - Presence of tooth decay - If a crack or failure is observed, this process is carried out in order to prevent further infections - Root repair and denervation - Damage to a part of the root and remove it - If the children's teeth are not repaired in time, it will cause the infection to worsen and sometimes even cause a dental abscess.. As we mentioned in the section on the reasons for repairing and filling children's teeth, if there is any fracture, pain, wear, the process of filling and denervation of milk teeth should be done if there is no need for infection.. It plays an important role in increasing children's self-confidence... By repairing milk teeth, their original appearance and form can be destroyed.. They can also perform their duties in the same way.. Contrary to the opinion of many parents, baby teeth are the same as permanent teeth and should be corrected and hygiene and restoration should be prioritized.. - Increasing self-confidence - Due to untimely extraction of milk teeth, the tooth may lose its beautiful form and shape during growth... - Milk teeth have a special function in eating and drinking... - The presence of teeth and the correct pronunciation of words are directly related to each other, and the child can speak better with these teeth... There are various materials to fill and cover children's teeth, which are used more often than white, silver, composite or porcelain materials.. Also sometimes to repair milk teeth. Colored materials are used.