Dental Crowns
A sturdy cap that saves a badly damaged baby tooth until it is ready to fall out.
When a baby tooth has a large cavity, is cracked, or has had nerve treatment, a filling may not be enough to hold it together. A pediatric crown covers the whole tooth like a sturdy cap, so your child can keep chewing comfortably until the tooth is ready to fall out on its own.
When a crown is the better choice
- Decay has weakened most of the tooth
- The tooth had pulp therapy and needs reinforcement
- The tooth is cracked, broken or worn down by grinding
- Several surfaces of the same tooth need repair
Why save a baby tooth
Baby molars do most of the chewing and hold space for the adult teeth underneath. Losing one too early can let neighboring teeth drift and lead to crowding later. A crown keeps the tooth working and holds that space.
What a crown does
- Restores the tooth's shape and strength
- Protects it from new decay and fractures
- Ends sensitivity so eating is comfortable again
- Gives a smooth surface that is easier to brush