How We Place Your Child’s Crown
We recently talked about how we address cavities in little smiles with a dental filling. But what if the damage to the tooth or the cavity is too severe for a filling? To help return the smile to full function, health, or beauty, we can offer a stainless steel or zirconia dental crown. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about how we place a crown!
When Do Kids Need a Crown?
As we mentioned above, a crown can handle more substantial issues with a tooth. For example, when a tooth is chipped or broken, then this could offer a level of repair that is not possible with composite resin alone. Our team can also place them to help address cavities too severe for a filling, or to improve bite balance or chewing function. We can address misshapen teeth too! If your child has an infected tooth, then placing a restoration is often the last step of the pulpotomy procedure, which helps save the tooth. When your little one injures a tooth, or complains about a toothache, then bring him or her in for an exam, so we can see if they need repair!
Stainless Steel and NuSmile Zirconia
What materials do we craft our dental crowns from? If the tooth requiring treatment is on the side or in the rear of the mouth, it often endures greater bite forces and pressures on a daily basis. Which is why we may recommend a stainless steel option to repair it. However, if the tooth is more visible and front facing, we could discuss NuSmile zirconia, which is more lifelike in appearance. We can talk about your child’s options, and help choose the best selection for them.
Placing Your Custom Dental Restoration
How do we place our restorations? To get started, we need to make room for the restoration. Our team will numb the tooth so your little one is comfortable as we remove outer structure and decay. Once we make room for it, we can gather detailed digital images to plan the placement process in detail. We then attach the restoration with a powerful bonding agent, securing it in place for years to come. If you have any questions about how our team will place a dental crown to help protect your child’s smile, or if you would like to schedule your child’s first visit of 2025, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk to Our Team About Our Restorations
If you have questions about the process of repairing your child’s smile with a dental restoration, or if you would like to schedule an appointment with our team, call your Dallas, TX pediatric dentist, Dr. Marr, at (214) 321-4880.
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