Do Kids Ever Need Dental Crowns?
We recently talked about when kids need to have a dental filling place. But what about a crown, do kids ever need a full restoration? Sometimes they do! In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about helping little smiles with the placement of NuSmile zirconia or stainless steel dental crowns.
When Children Benefit from Crown Placement
A dental crown is a full restoration that caps the tooth and covers the structure above the gum line. When children have concerns too severe to be treated with a filling alone, we may recommend placing one. For example, if your child has a more advanced case of tooth decay, this could help. If an infection develops, we could use this as the final step in the pulpotomy procedure, a root canal alternative for kids.
If a tooth is uninjured, this could repair a fracture or serious chip. We could lengthen worn down teeth and even improve overall bite balance too. This could help with chewing function too!
The Durable Materials We Use
What materials do we use in our restorations? The side and rear teeth tend to withstand greater bite forces and will need a more substantial material, so we may recommend a stainless-steel dental crown. The front facing teeth, which are more visible, may benefit from NuSmile zirconia restorations, which are very durable and also more natural in appearance than stainless steel. The material we use will depend on several factors, such as the location of the tooth, how bite pressure is distributed, and your child’s appearance.
Securing Your Child’s Restoration
How do we place a crown for a child? First, we will take time to answer your child’s questions and carefully explain the process, so they know what to expect. Next, we will numb the area to ensure your little one is comfortable, using a local anesthesia. We could also discuss sedation to help your child reach a deep state of calm and relaxation. We remove structure from the tooth to make room for the restoration, and then attach the restoration with a powerful bonding agent. Your little one then leaves with a restored smile, and a reduced risk of infection and tooth loss.
If you have any questions about how we restore little smiles with our custom dental crowns, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help your child enjoy optimal oral health and bite function!
PDC Kids Offers Children’s Dental Crowns
We are ready to help return little smiles to full function, health, and beauty in only one sitting. To find out more about how we restore your little one’s teeth, call Pediatric Dental Care at Casa Linda in Dallas, TX, today at (214) 321-4880.
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