Dental Crowns

A little cap. An important job.

When a tooth needs more support than a filling can offer, a dental crown can help. It covers the tooth to restore its shape, protect it, and help your child chew comfortably.

When might a crown help?

We may recommend a crown for a tooth with extensive decay, a break, or weakened structure. A tooth may also need a crown after a pulpotomy, a treatment for affected tissue inside a baby tooth.

Baby teeth have work to do

Even the teeth that eventually fall out help your child chew, speak, and hold space for permanent teeth. When appropriate, a crown can help a damaged baby tooth stay in place until it’s ready to leave naturally.

We’ll talk through the details

We’ll explain which crown is suitable for your child, how it will look, and what treatment involves. There’s always time for questions.

Caring for that little cap

Keep up with brushing, flossing, and recommended checkups. If a crown feels loose, comes off, or causes ongoing discomfort, give us a call.