Dental crowns can play a vital role in protecting and restoring children’s smiles as they grow. We provide crowns for children as a pediatric dental service. With their unique combination of strength, biocompatibility, and versatility, our pediatric dental crowns help children maintain healthy, happy smiles during their growing and developing years. Pediatric dental crowns will stabilize your child’s smile after damage or trauma to a tooth and help avoid additional infection or deterioration.
What are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are custom-made caps that we can place over damaged or decayed teeth. Crowns restore their shape, size, strength, and appearance. They act as protective coverings for a damaged tooth, preserving the tooth root and structure of the natural bite. Crowns shield teeth from further damage or decay while restoring their function.
Children may need dental crowns for various reasons, including:
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Severe Decay: When a tooth has extensive decay that can’t be repaired with a filling, your dentist may use a dental crown.
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Trauma: Accidents or injuries to the teeth can cause fractures or chips. Dental crowns can restore the tooth’s shape and strength.
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Developmental Issues: Some children may have developmental issues or genetic conditions that affect the structure of their teeth. As a result, they may need dental crowns to protect and support them.
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Root Canal Treatment: After a root canal procedure, we can place a dental crown over the treated tooth to provide added protection and support.