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Pediatric Dental Crowns
Restore and Protect Your Child's Smile
At Pediatric Dentistry, we know that accidents, decay, or developmental issues can sometimes leave a child’s tooth too damaged for a simple filling.
Pediatric dental crowns offer a reliable solution to protect the tooth and restore your child’s smile. Dental crowns cover the entire tooth, preserving its function and preventing further damage.
We offer two types of crowns: traditional stainless steel and highly esthetic zirconia white crowns, ensuring that you have the best options to suit your child’s needs.
Why Crowns for Kids?
Crowns are essential when a tooth is too severely damaged by decay or injury to be restored with a filling. They provide strength and protection to the compromised tooth, ensuring it remains functional and pain-free until the natural tooth falls out or a permanent tooth replaces it. Crowns also prevent further damage or infection, preserving your child’s overall oral health.
Types of Pediatric Dental Crowns
1. Stainless Steel Crowns
Stainless steel crowns are a tried-and-true option in pediatric dentistry, known for their durability and strength. These metal caps are ideal for protecting molars and other back teeth that are essential for chewing. Stainless steel crowns are long-lasting and can withstand the daily wear and tear that kids put their teeth through.
Benefits of Stainless Steel Crowns:
- Durable and long-lasting: These metal caps are incredibly resilient and can withstand even the toughest chewing and grinding, making them an excellent choice for molars and other back teeth.
- Protect decayed teeth: Stainless steel crowns cover and protect teeth that have been damaged by extensive decay, preventing further deterioration and avoiding the need for tooth extraction.
- Naturally fall out with baby teeth: As your child grows, their baby teeth will eventually fall out to make room for permanent teeth. Stainless steel crowns are designed to fall out naturally when baby teeth are ready to be replaced by adult teeth, making them a low-maintenance option for parents.
- Cost-effective solution: For parents seeking a reliable and affordable dental crown, stainless steel offers a budget-friendly option without sacrificing quality.
2. Zirconia White Crowns
For parents seeking a more aesthetic option, we are proud to offer zirconia white crowns. Made from a high-quality, tooth-colored material, these crowns blend seamlessly with your child’s natural teeth. Zirconia crowns offer the best of both worlds: they are durable enough to protect damaged teeth while also providing a cosmetic solution that looks natural and attractive.
Benefits of Zirconia White Crowns:
- Natural-looking appearance: Zirconia crowns are tooth-colored and blend beautifully with your child’s natural teeth, making them perfect for front teeth or for parents who prioritize aesthetics.
- Strong and stain-resistant: Despite their cosmetic appeal, zirconia crowns are incredibly strong. They resist wear, tear, and staining, making them a great long-term solution for restoring your child’s smile.
- Smooth and biocompatible: These crowns are made from biocompatible materials, ensuring they are safe for your child’s mouth. The smooth surface also makes them easy to clean, helping prevent plaque buildup.
When Does Your Child Need a Crown?
There are several reasons your child may need a crown, including:
- Extensive tooth decay: If a cavity is too large to be treated with a traditional filling, a crown may be necessary to restore the tooth’s structure and protect it from further damage.
- Cracked or broken tooth: A crown can cover a cracked or broken tooth, preventing further injury and restoring your child’s ability to chew and speak comfortably.
- Following a pulpotomy: In some cases, a crown may be required after a pulpotomy (a procedure similar to a root canal for children) to protect the remaining tooth structure.
Choosing the Right Crown for Your Child
At Pediatric Dentistry, we understand that every child is different. During your visit, our team will carefully assess your child’s dental health and recommend the best crown option based on their unique needs. Whether you choose the durability of stainless steel or the aesthetic appeal of zirconia white crowns, you can trust that your child will receive high-quality care in a comforting environment. We prioritize your child’s comfort and well-being, ensuring that their experience is as pleasant and stress-free as possible.
By choosing Pediatric Dentistry for your child’s dental crown, you’re giving them the best possible care and helping them maintain a strong, healthy smile. Contact us today to learn more about our pediatric crown options and how we can restore your child’s dental health with gentle, expert care!
Your Questions Answered
Your child deserves honest dental care tailored to their needs. We’ll listen to your concerns and recommend proven treatments.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends bringing your child in to see us by their first birthday. Though this may sound early, we can teach you proper pediatric oral hygiene techniques, check for cavities, and watch for developmental problems.
Various forms of tooth decay can affect babies and small children. Early childhood cavities (tooth decay) can develop rapidly, progressing from the hard outer enamel layer of a tooth into the softer inner dentin in six months or less. Most of all, we want to ensure your child has a positive experience at our office and will be a regular visitor for years to come.
The specialized field of pediatric dentistry exists because a child’s mouth differs largely from an adult’s mouth. As pediatric dentists, we have an over 35 years of experience. Our specialized field covers the oral health of children, and our education and experience prepare us for the unique needs of children, infants, and adolescents. We also tend to those who have special healthcare needs.
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends children receive an orthodontics screening by the age of seven. It is important for us to evaluate the development of your child’s incoming adult teeth. If your child is not in need of more aggressive orthodontic treatment, we will address dental issues once more of their permanent teeth are in place, and their jaw is developed.
A lifetime of good oral health begins during infancy, even before the baby’s first tooth emerges. We have provided some guidelines below to help new parents!
Generally, the first baby teeth that appear are usually the lower front teeth and can appear between six and nine months of age. All babies are unique, so it’s not unusual if your child’s teeth emerge before or after this age. When their first teeth emerge, it’s time to transition to a baby toothbrush.
As more teeth appear, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that you start brushing your child’s teeth with a small amount of fluoride toothpaste the size of a grain of rice. Gently brush the inside and outside of your baby’s teeth, as well as their tongue. Since a tiny amount of toothpaste is being used, there is no need to rinse.
A lifetime of good oral health begins during infancy, even before the baby’s first tooth emerges. We have provided some guidelines below to help new parents!
It’s a good idea to get into the habit of wiping your baby’s gums with gauze or a soft, wet washcloth to remove any sugars, milk, or residual food. Simply wrap the gauze or cloth around your index finger and gently rub it over their gums. There is no need to use any toothpaste yet.
One serious form of dental decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay. This condition is caused by frequent and long exposures of an infant’s teeth to liquids that contain sugar. Among these liquids are milk (including breast milk), formula, fruit juice, and other sweetened drinks.
Putting a baby to bed for a nap or at night with a bottle other than water can cause serious and rapid tooth decay. Sweet liquid pools around the child’s teeth, allowing plaque bacteria to produce acids that attack tooth enamel. If you must give the baby a bottle as a comforter at bedtime, it should contain only water. If your child doesn’t fall asleep without the bottle and their usual beverage, gradually dilute the bottle’s contents with water over two to three weeks.
After your child’s teeth erupt, you can use a smear size amount of baby toothpaste and a soft baby toothbrush. When children reach three years of age, we advise parents to supervise their child’s teeth brushing and make sure they only use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste. Your child mustn’t swallow the toothpaste.
Poor oral health or a diet high in sugary foods can lead to cavities in your child’s mouth. When children don’t brush or floss well or often enough, the bacteria in their mouths feed on the sugars that are left behind on their teeth. This develops into plaque and eventually tartar, leading to tooth decay.
If plaque and tartar are not removed, it can cause decay, cavities, periodontal disease, and other oral health problems. Your child may experience discomfort when eating and drinking hot or cold foods as a result of tooth decay. It’s important to see your pediatric dentist at one of our Texas offices as soon as possible if your child is experiencing any pain so that we can ensure no decay could spread.
Here are a few ways to prevent tooth decay for your child:
- Brush and floss daily
- Use fluoridated toothpaste
- Use an antibacterial mouthwash
- Take your child for regular dental checkups and cleanings; preventative care is essential for healthy gums and teeth
- Ask our Texas pediatric dentist about dental sealants which can prevent cavities and benefit tooth strengthening
- Chew sugar-free gum
- Limit your child’s intake of sugary foods and drinks
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