Stainless steel crowns

Crowns are small caps that cover an affected tooth, usually after it has undergone a treatment such as an extraction. These crowns are available from two different materials: stainless steel crowns and porcelain crowns. Stainless steel crowns are silver crowns, while porcelain crowns are more naturally tooth-coloured. When a child comes in to get a crown placed, the procedure is usually completed in one visit and the crown will last until the baby tooth falls out.

When a baby molar is restored using a 2-surface filling, it can lead to additional tooth decay, or the breaking of the dental filling. In order to prevent this, the specialists at Advanced Dental Bronx – Children's Dental recommend placing crowns on the molars that have tooth decay in order to avoid an extra trip to the dentist for additional treatment.

Some advantages of having a crown placed on a baby molar suffering from tooth decay is that they are incredibly durable and strong. The crown protects the weakened tooth until the permanent molar grows in. The crown is also much less expensive in the long term. Because of their strength, crowns are not likely to fail in their treatment and will not require any additional work or trips to the dentist. When your child comes in for their procedure to have a crown installed it is often completed in a single visit. With two different types of crowns available, parents no longer need to be concerned with the unattractive look of the silver crown: a natural, tooth-coloured option is available.

If you have noticed your child suffering through discomfort or pain, complaining of a sore tooth, or having difficulty eating and drinking as they normally do, it's time to schedule an appointment at Advanced Dental Bronx – Children's Dentist. After your consultation, our team of specialists will be able to determine what treatment will be right for your child! With our kind team and hardworking professional pediatric dentists, we will ensure your child will have a fun and relaxing experience at Advanced Dental Bronx – Children's Dentist!