Children’s teeth are at great risk for developing cavities. As your child’s teeth play an incredibly important role in their oral health and development, it is vital that they receive proper care. Baby teeth that have sustained significant damage are unlikely to be restored using a filling, and our dentist may instead recommend a dental crown. Our office provides stainless steel crowns as well as tooth-colored dental crowns to restore your child’s teeth.

Dental crowns have many benefits, including:

• Durability
• Complete protection for the tooth
• Little to no tooth sensitivity after treatment
• Reduced likelihood that further treatment will be needed
• Greater success in restoring a tooth than fillings in children under age 4
• Effective space maintenance for the permanent teeth (in fact, stainless steel crowns are often used as attachments for space maintainers!)
• An easier treatment for children who need general anesthesia

It may take two appointments to complete your child’s treatment and provide them with a crown. During the first appointment, we will prepare them to receive the crown, including taking impressions. During the second appointment, our dentist will place the final crown. Throughout your child’s entire experience, we will make every effort to ensure that they feel comfortable and at ease.

To learn more about pediatric dental crowns and make an appointment with our dentist, contact our office today.