pediatric dental crowns san antonio
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Pediatric Dental Crowns

Depending on the size or location of the cavity, a crown may be needed to restore the tooth. Pediatric Dental Crowns are shaped like teeth and placed over the tooth to restore its shape and size. Crowns placed on baby teeth protect the entire tooth, often until the tooth falls out naturally. Ideally, after fixing a baby tooth, we want it to last without needing retreatment during the rest of their childhood.

Common reasons your pediatric dentist may recommend placing a pediatric dental crown on your kid's tooth:

The extent of the decay is too large that a simple filling may break and fall off. We want to minimize the risk of retreatment needed on the same tooth for your child.

Your child has many teeth with cavities, and protecting the entire tooth surface with a crown is a better long-term option than a filling. A tooth restored with a pediatric crown is saved from getting a cavity again on the same tooth, while a filling only replaces the area affected by the cavity. Children more prone to developing cavities can get a cavity again on the same tooth and need retreatment.

The tooth was treated with a pulpotomy.

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What color is my child’s pediatric dental crown going to be?

Common options for a pediatric dental crown are stainless steel (silver caps), stainless steel with white facings (front teeth), and all zirconia crowns. If a crown is needed, your child’s dentist will discuss options for your child at their exam.

Isn’t it just a baby tooth that will fall out anyway?

While your child will lose all their baby teeth, the last baby teeth remain until about age 11 or 12. Taking good care of your child’s teeth is vital as they play a very important role in your child’s overall health. Good, healthy teeth enable proper eating and chewing and help maintain good nutrition. They allow for proper speech and pronunciation and help guide the eruption of permanent teeth.

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