A dental crown is one of the best ways to treat a tooth that has been damaged by tooth decay or a dental injury. They're actually less invasive than dental filling as we remove less of the tooth, and offer a 95% success rate. With a crown from Dr. Martinez at Big Apple Pediatric Dentistry, you can restore your child’s bite and smile, and prevent further dental complications. Contact us for a consultation today.
At our office, we offer Sprig white dental crowns. These tooth-colored crowns are built from a natural, lifelike ceramic material. This means that Sprig crowns look and feel just like a “real” tooth. This means they're superior to stainless steel crowns, especially when it comes to restoring front teeth.
With a Sprig dental crown in South Austin from Big Apple Pediatric Dentistry, your child’s smile will look completely natural as they grow, and their tooth will be protected until it falls out and it’s replaced by their adult tooth. If you want a lifelike, metal-free restoration for your child’s damaged tooth, Dr. Martinez is here to help.
Here are a few of the most common reasons that kids need dental crowns:
Cavities that are very deep and extensive should not be treated with fillings, as large fillings can weaken teeth. Crowns are usually a better alternative.
Crowns cover and protect the entire tooth structure, making them a great option for kids who have had a tooth cracked or broken by dental trauma.
After a nerve treatment with a pulpotomy or a pulpectomy to treat a tooth infection, a crown is the only way to cover up and protect the tooth structure.
Stainless steel crowns are commonly used to treat baby teeth. They are available in a variety of prefabricated sizes and shapes and can be placed in your child's mouth in just a single appointment, often with the minimally-invasive Hall Technique.
Stainless steel crowns are very durable and strong while offering excellent value. This makes them perfect for treating baby teeth and protecting them until they fall out naturally as your child grows.
The Hall Technique is a method of placing a crown which involves no drilling or numbing needles. The affected tooth is simply cleaned and disinfected, and a special dental cement is used to attach a stainless steel crown directly to the tooth. Not all patients can have a crown placed with the Hall Technique, but it’s a great option for eligible kids.
To begin, Dr. Martinez will clean their mouth. Then, the area will be numbed, and the tooth will be prepared. (Note that this step is not required in the Hall Technique process.)
To prepare the tooth, Dr. Martinez will drill away damaged and decayed tooth structure, reshaping the underlying tooth. Then, the area will be cleaned. If your child is getting a prefabricated crown, Dr. Martinez will choose the appropriate crown and attach it to the tooth using dental cement.
If you’re looking for the best way to restore your child’s tooth after damage or decay, Sprig white crowns in South Austin are the answer. These crowns have quite a few advantages over traditional stainless steel pediatric crowns
Compared to stainless steel, zirconia is actually stronger! Sprig dental crowns use a ceramic white material that’s more resistant to the pressure and forces of biting and chewing. This means that there’s less of a risk of damage or premature crown failure if you opt for Sprig white crowns from Big Apple Pediatric Dentistry.
Our white crowns are made of 100% biocompatible ceramic material. This means that it’s suitable for kids who may be sensitive or even allergic to metals. With a Sprig dental crown, you can be sure that your child won’t have to worry about negative reactions to a metal dental prosthetic in their mouth.
The primary drawback of stainless steel pediatric dental crowns is their unnatural appearance. Simply put, it will be obvious that your child has a silvery-gray metal tooth. But Sprig white crowns are made of a tooth-colored ceramic material. They're even available in lots of different shades, which ensures that they will match your child’s existing teeth perfectly. With a Sprig crown, your child’s tooth will look and feel completely natural.
Kids are not always the most diligent about brushing and flossing properly. That’s why Sprig white crowns are naturally resistant to the accumulation of bacteria-filled plaque. They also use special internal “retention grooves” that help ensure a tight seal around your child’s tooth, preventing further decay around the treated tooth. While you should make sure your child is brushing and flossing properly, Sprig crowns help give you a little extra protection from tooth decay.
At Big Apple Pediatric Dentistry, we understand that every family's dental benefits are unique. When pediatric dental crowns are medically necessary, we work diligently to maximize your available dental benefits. Different policies may have varying benefits for different types of crowns, such as stainless steel crowns and Sprig crowns.
Dr. Martinez and our team are committed to helping you understand your dental benefits and working with you to achieve your child's oral health goals. We encourage you to review your specific policy details, as benefits, deductibles, and yearly maximums vary by plan. Our knowledgeable team is here to help you navigate your options and create a treatment plan that works best for your family.
This depends on the type of crown you get for your child. Stainless steel crowns typically have a lifespan of up to 10 years with proper care, so they're a good option for replacing missing primary teeth.
Sprig white dental crowns have a longer lifespan than stainless steel crowns. White crowns can last up to 20 years with proper care, making ceramic crowns a more durable, long-lasting option compared to stainless steel crowns.
However, the lifespan of dental crowns is usually not that important when they're placed on baby teeth. This is because your child’s baby teeth will fall out naturally as their permanent adult teeth erupt. Your child will get their first adult teeth around the age of six, and their final set of adult molars will come out between the ages of 12-13.
As long as your child’s pediatric dental crown can last until their adult tooth comes in, their baby tooth will get adequate protection. Still, if you want to make sure you choose the most durable and long-lasting material for your child’s baby tooth, we recommend choosing a tooth-colored Sprig white pediatric crown.
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Dental crowns require no special aftercare or downtime. However, there are a few things you should be on the lookout for after your child’s procedure.
Your child’s tooth may ache and feel a little sensitive after their treatment. This is to be expected, and should subside within 1-2 weeks. A little bleeding or oozing is normal after an extraction or crown as well, and should subside within 24 hours.
Serious pain and discomfort that comes out of nowhere or keeps your child up at night is not normal and could indicate that further treatment is needed. If your child complains of serious pain after their treatment, come back to Big Apple Pediatric Dentistry for a follow-up.
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