Pediatric Crowns in Crowley and Burleson

Pediatric crowns are used to restore your child’s damaged tooth. There are several reasons why your child may require a pediatric crown.

• Large cavities
Small cavities can be solved by a filling but when they are large, a pediatric crown is more appropriate.

• Cracked tooth
Sometimes your child may suffer a dental accident and crack a tooth. A pediatric crown can be used to cover the crack and restore tooth functionality.

• Decayed tooth
While pediatric crowns do not treat tooth decay they can be used to cover the damage after tooth decay has occurred and appropriate treatment has been offered.

• After Pulpotomy procedure
After a nerve treatment with a pulpotomy or a pulpectomy, the tooth is usually delicate and a pediatric crown is the best way to protect the tooth from future damage.

Best crowns for your little one

There are different types of crowns. At our practice, we will help you choose the right one for your little one. Options include;

• White Zirconia Crowns
White zirconia crowns appear and feel like natural teeth and that’s why they are ideal for front teeth. They are made from a mineral that resembles the real tooth enamel. They are durable. Although they are preferred for front teeth, they can also be applied to back teeth.

• Stainless Steel Crowns (do you offer these type of crowns)
Stainless steel crowns are easy to place and are preferred for baby teeth. They are durable and can last until the baby tooth falls off before a permanent tooth erupts. They are affordable but only used for back teeth.

• White Stainless Steel Crowns
White stainless steel crowns are also made of steel, but they have a white “veneer” of material on the front of the tooth. This makes them ideal for front teeth as they are more natural than pure stainless steel crowns. They are durable and a good option for visible teeth.

The crown placement procedure for your little one is quite simple, it involves numbing the area using sedation dentistry to keep your child comfortable.

Next, our dentist will trim and prepare the tooth for crown placement. Trimming removes the damaged part.

The pediatric crown is then placed and bonded into place with dental cement to ensure it fits and stays intact.

Contact us to restore the appearance and functionality of your child’s tooth.