Our team does everything we can to protect our patients’ smiles from harm. However, various circumstances can arise that lead to the need for us to place children’s dental crowns. This treatment has the potential to restore and renew young smiles, preventing oral pain and helping to establish the foundation for many years of sound oral health. Would you like to learn more about this restorative service? Continue reading this page, or call our Duncanville office to request a consultation for your child.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that we place over the entire visible portion of a tooth (everything that protrudes beyond the gumline). A crown can accomplish several purposes:
At Barefield Pediatric Dentistry, we offer crowns made of various materials, including sturdy stainless steel, tooth-colored composite resin, and hybrid materials (NuSmile crowns).
The traditional process of placing a dental crown requires two appointments. First, we prepare the tooth by removing a bit of its enamel. Then, we take impressions and coordinate with the dental lab that will create the permanent restoration. In the meantime, the patient wears a temporary crown. This is often the process we follow if we are placing a crown on a permanent tooth.
If we are placing a crown on a baby tooth, we may select a pre-made crown and attach it to your child’s smile. Pre-made crowns are often strong enough and sturdy enough to last until a baby tooth falls out on its own.
Crowns can provide multiple benefits for children: