silver caps for my 4 year old

[eddiec]

Hi, I took my daughter to the Dentist today and I was told she had four cavities, three of which will need to have silover caps. I hate to see her with all that silver in her mouth. I wanted to know if this seems like the correct treatment. Why can't they just be filled. My Dentist was rather vague and didn't explain to much. should I get a second opinion. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[Daniel Ravel DDS]

Dear eddiec,

Stainless steel caps are placed on baby teeth when the cavity is relatively large or deep.

Amalgam fillings are fine only when the cavity is small.

[jdzang]

I had the same problem. I went and my 4 year old also needs 3 silver caps. It is breaking my heart. What was the outcome for you and how did it work out?
Thank you

[concerned]

I also just found out that my 3 year old needs 2 silver caps. I am very distraught over this.... how did your treatments go?? Did your dentist use any form of sedation?? How bad does the silver look??

Thanks for your input.