Dr. Enas Alkhadra provides gentle children's fillings and crowns for babies, children, and adolescents at her clinics in Jumeirah and Jumeirah Park.
Children’s fillings and crowns are used to treat teeth that have been damaged by tooth decay, fractures, or wear.
Sometimes a child only needs a small filling to repair a cavity. In other cases, the tooth has lost too much structure and needs a crown to protect it properly. The goal is not just to fix the tooth for now, but to keep your child comfortable, preserve function, and protect their oral health as they grow.
Baby teeth still matter. They help children chew, speak clearly, and hold space for permanent teeth. If a baby tooth is badly decayed and left untreated, it can lead to pain, infection, difficulty eating, and sometimes problems for the adult tooth developing underneath.
At her pediatric dental clinic in Dubai, Dr. Enas takes a conservative approach. She looks at how much of the tooth is affected, whether the tooth can be restored with a filling, and when a crown would be the better long-term option for your child.
Three principles guide everything we do.
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Many children feel nervous when they hear they need a dental procedure. Dr. Enas takes time to explain treatment in a child-friendly way, help children feel comfortable in the chair, and move at a pace they can handle. The goal is not just to complete the procedure, but to make the dental visit feel manageable for your child.
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Not every cavity needs the same solution. If a tooth can be treated well with a filling, that is often the best option. If the tooth is too weak or too damaged for a filling to last, a crown may be the more predictable and protective choice. The focus is always on doing what is best for your child's tooth, not doing more than is necessary.
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Parents sometimes assume that baby teeth do not need much treatment because they eventually fall out. But baby teeth play an important role in chewing, speech, comfort, and guiding permanent teeth into place. Treating decay early can help avoid pain, infection, and more complicated treatment later.
Every child is different, but treatment for children's fillings and crowns in Dubai will usually include the following steps.
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Dr. Enas examines the tooth, checks the extent of the decay or damage, and decides whether a filling or crown is the most appropriate treatment. If needed, x rays may be taken to see what is happening between the teeth or deeper inside the tooth.
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If there is tooth decay, the decayed part of the tooth is gently removed. The aim is to clean the tooth while preserving as much healthy structure as possible.
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If the cavity is small to moderate, the tooth may be restored with a filling. If the tooth is badly damaged or weakened, a crown may be recommended to cover and protect the remaining tooth.
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Once the filling or crown is placed, Dr. Enas checks that your child can bite comfortably and that the tooth feels right.
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Parents are guided on what to expect after the procedure, how to care for the treated tooth, and whether any follow-up is needed.
A child with a cavity does not automatically need a crown, and not every damaged tooth can be managed with a simple filling. Dr. Enas looks at the full picture before recommending treatment. Depending on your child's situation, she may consider:
This careful approach helps avoid overtreatment while still protecting your child’s teeth properly.
You may want to book an appointment if your child has any of the following.
Discomfort with hot, cold, or sweet foods, or pain that comes and goes.
A hole, dark spot, or damaged area visible on a tooth.
Food repeatedly getting trapped in the same spot between or on the teeth.
A broken baby tooth or a chipped tooth from a fall or accident.
Swelling or discomfort around a tooth, which can signal deeper decay.
A cavity identified during a routine dental checkup.
A baby tooth that was treated before but now seems weak, sensitive, or painful again.
After treatment, most children do well with a little extra care at home. A few simple steps can help:
“Good daily dental care helps fillings and crowns last longer and reduces the chance of new cavities forming in other teeth.”
When parents are told their child needs a filling or crown, they usually want two things: a pediatric dentist who knows when treatment is truly necessary, and someone who can do it gently.
That is exactly what Dr. Enas aims to provide.
She is a Consultant Pediatric Dentist and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD), with more than 20 years of experience treating infants, children, and adolescents. Her approach is calm, conservative, and focused on protecting your child’s teeth while making treatment as comfortable as possible.
Straight answers to the things parents most want to know.
That depends on how much of the tooth is affected. If the cavity is small and enough healthy tooth remains, a filling may be enough. If the tooth is badly damaged or weak, a crown may be the better option to protect it.
Sometimes a baby tooth has too much decay for a filling to hold well. In that situation, a crown gives the tooth more full coverage and protection until it is ready to fall out naturally.
The goal is to keep your child comfortable throughout the procedure. Dr. Enas uses a gentle approach and explains things in a child-friendly way so treatment feels as manageable as possible.
Not usually. Even though baby teeth fall out eventually, untreated decay can still cause pain, infection, and difficulty eating. It can also affect the space needed for permanent teeth.
That depends on the tooth, the extent of the damage, your child's oral hygiene, and diet. With good care and regular checkups, they can last well and protect the tooth until it naturally falls out or no longer needs restoration.
Not always, but sometimes x rays are needed to see how deep the decay is or whether there is a problem between the teeth or inside the tooth that cannot be seen clearly during the clinical exam.
That is very common. Pediatric dentistry is not just about treating teeth. It is also about helping children feel safe during the visit. Dr. Enas works in a calm, child-friendly way and adapts the appointment to your child's comfort level.
Yes. While crowns are commonly used on baby teeth in pediatric dentistry, they can also be used on permanent teeth in some situations if the tooth needs more protection than a filling can provide.
Dr. Enas sees patients at two convenient locations in Dubai. Both clinics offer the same gentle, conservative approach to treating damaged or decayed teeth.
