Pediatric Restorative Dentistry

Restorative Dentistry
in East Bay

Gentle, conservative care to restore your child's smile with the Aloha spirit.

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What are the Benefits of Restorative Dentistry?

Preserves Natural Teeth

We take a conservative approach to dentistry, saving as much of your child’s natural tooth structure as possible - no unnecessary treatments they don’t need.

Prevents Further Damage

Timely restorative treatments stop decay and damage from progressing. This protects your child's overall oral health and prevents more extensive procedures in the future.

Improves Oral Function

Restoring damaged teeth maintains proper bite alignment, speech development, and eating habits, supporting your child's overall growth and well-being.

Our Treatments

Silver Diamine Fluoride

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a non-invasive treatment that can stop tooth decay in its tracks. This quick, painless application is especially beneficial for young children or those with special needs who may have difficulty sitting through traditional dental procedures. Our team carefully evaluates each case to determine if SDF is the best option, explaining the benefits and potential staining effects to parents. This treatment can buy time until a child is ready for more permanent restorations, preventing the progression of decay without the need for drilling or anesthesia.

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White (composite/resin) Fillings

When a tooth has a cavity or minor damage, white fillings offer a safe, natural-looking way to restore its shape and function. These tooth-colored materials blend in seamlessly with your child’s smile while protecting against further decay. White fillings are a great option for baby teeth, helping preserve spacing and support healthy development. We always walk kids through the process in simple, reassuring language—so they know what to expect and feel confident every step of the way.

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Space Maintainers

If a baby tooth is lost prematurely due to decay or injury, a space maintainer can prevent surrounding teeth from shifting into the gap. This simple device helps guide permanent teeth into their proper positions, reducing the need for future orthodontic treatment. Our team custom-fits each space maintainer for comfort and effectiveness, teaching children and parents how to care for the device. Regular check-ups allow us to monitor the progress and make adjustments as needed for the best results.

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Pulpotomies

When decay reaches the pulp of a tooth, a pulpotomy saves the tooth and prevent the need for extraction. This procedure, often called a "baby root canal," removes infected pulp while preserving the tooth's structure. Our gentle approach and use of advanced techniques, like laser dentistry, make this procedure more comfortable for children.

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Emergency Dentistry

Get your child out of pain and back to smiling. Our team is equipped to handle a wide range of urgent dental needs, from toothaches to knocked-out teeth. We offer same-day appointments whenever possible and provide after-hours care for severe emergencies. Our calm, compassionate approach helps ease anxiety during these challenging situations. We not only treat the immediate problem but also educate families on preventing future emergencies, keeping your child's smile healthy and protected.

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Orthodontic Screenings

Orthodontic screenings are an essential part of monitoring your child’s dental growth and development. Early evaluations allow us to identify potential alignment or bite issues and guide the development of healthy, straight teeth. By catching concerns early, we can recommend preventive treatments to avoid more complex orthodontic work later on, ensuring your child’s smile develops beautifully and confidently over time.

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Silver Diamine Fluoride

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a non-invasive treatment that can stop tooth decay in its tracks. This quick, painless application is especially beneficial for young children or those with special needs who may have difficulty sitting through traditional dental procedures. Our team carefully evaluates each case to determine if SDF is the best option, explaining the benefits and potential staining effects to parents. This treatment can buy time until a child is ready for more permanent restorations, preventing the progression of decay without the need for drilling or anesthesia.

Learn More
Book Now

White (composite/resin) Fillings

When a tooth has a cavity or minor damage, white fillings offer a safe, natural-looking way to restore its shape and function. These tooth-colored materials blend in seamlessly with your child’s smile while protecting against further decay. White fillings are a great option for baby teeth, helping preserve spacing and support healthy development. We always walk kids through the process in simple, reassuring language—so they know what to expect and feel confident every step of the way.

Learn More
Book Now

Space Maintainers

If a baby tooth is lost prematurely due to decay or injury, a space maintainer can prevent surrounding teeth from shifting into the gap. This simple device helps guide permanent teeth into their proper positions, reducing the need for future orthodontic treatment. Our team custom-fits each space maintainer for comfort and effectiveness, teaching children and parents how to care for the device. Regular check-ups allow us to monitor the progress and make adjustments as needed for the best results.

Learn More
Book Now

Pulpotomies

When decay reaches the pulp of a tooth, a pulpotomy saves the tooth and prevent the need for extraction. This procedure, often called a "baby root canal," removes infected pulp while preserving the tooth's structure. Our gentle approach and use of advanced techniques, like laser dentistry, make this procedure more comfortable for children.

Learn More
Book Now

Emergency Dentistry

Get your child out of pain and back to smiling. Our team is equipped to handle a wide range of urgent dental needs, from toothaches to knocked-out teeth. We offer same-day appointments whenever possible and provide after-hours care for severe emergencies. Our calm, compassionate approach helps ease anxiety during these challenging situations. We not only treat the immediate problem but also educate families on preventing future emergencies, keeping your child's smile healthy and protected.

Learn More
Book Now

Orthodontic Screenings

Orthodontic screenings are an essential part of monitoring your child’s dental growth and development. Early evaluations allow us to identify potential alignment or bite issues and guide the development of healthy, straight teeth. By catching concerns early, we can recommend preventive treatments to avoid more complex orthodontic work later on, ensuring your child’s smile develops beautifully and confidently over time.

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Aloha is Amazing!

My son is autistic and we have had a great experience at Aloha. They have “sensory hours” where they adjust the office to be less stimulating/quieter for kids and build in extra time for kids. I really appreciated that experience. I was so nervous about my son going to the dentist but he walked away very happy without any issues which was amazing.

Carla

Aloha Pediatric Dentistry is the absolute best! Everyone in the office goes above and beyond for you!! We have worked with Dr. Ruehe and she is absolutely amazing with our 4 yr old, always so calm and gentle with her and taking time to make sure she feels comfortable. She helped navigate us around some complicated dental work that needed to be done and reassured us every step of the way. We feel so lucky to be working with her and this amazing office!

Clara

Just back from another great visit to Aloha. My kids genuinely look forward to going to the dentist, even when there is a treatment planned and not just a cleaning. All the staff are wonderful at putting them at their ease and inspiring interest in keeping their teeth healthy.

Rachel

The very best! I came to Dr. Katsura’s practice when I was a kid, and I love taking my kids to Aloha now. The care is top notch. My 3yo had the time of his life today. And my 8yo sailed through X-rays, cleaning, and a treatment without complaining. We are so grateful for your care.

Arianna

My kids have been coming here for 15 years. Their professionalism with a pediatric focus is unsurpassed. Watching the team work together between patients is seamless, efficient and always ensures great hygiene practices. It is a calm, peaceful and cheerful environment. Everyone adjusts their approach based on the age of the patient. They take the time to make everyone (patient and family) feel safe, heard and cared for. My only wish is that they took adult patients. I highly recommend Aloha Pediatric Dentistry.

Kali