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Children's Dentistry

Pediatric Crowns

When a tooth is too damaged for a filling, a pediatric crown restores it fully, so your child can chew and smile, and keep that tooth until it's ready to be replaced naturally.

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What a Pediatric Crown Is

A crown is a durable cap that covers and protects a tooth, restoring its full shape and strength. Unlike a filling, which repairs part of a tooth, a crown rebuilds the whole tooth so it stands up to everyday chewing.

Restores the whole tooth

A durable cap rebuilds a tooth that a filling alone couldn't hold.

Protects and lasts

It holds up to everyday chewing and guards against pain and infection.

Gentle, sedation-friendly

We numb thoroughly and offer sedation for anxious kids.

A durable crown covering and protecting a child's molar

How a Crown Visit Goes

Calmer and quicker than most parents expect. Here's how we do it.

1

Numb gently

We fully numb the area and explain each step in simple words.

2

Prepare the tooth

We remove the decay and shape the tooth to receive the crown.

3

Place the crown

We fit and secure the cap over the tooth.

4

Check the bite

We make sure it feels natural before your child heads home.

Anxious about treatment?

For children who feel nervous or need more involved care, safe sedation options keep the whole visit calm.

Why a Crown Protects the Tooth

Saving a damaged tooth keeps your child's bite intact, supports healthy chewing and speech, and prevents the pain and infection that can follow severe decay. For a baby tooth, a crown helps it hold space for the adult tooth until it falls out naturally.

When & Who It's For

We recommend a crown when a tooth has a large cavity, has broken, or has had pulp therapy, cases where a filling alone wouldn't hold. Children with significant decay or a fractured tooth are the most common candidates, and we care for every child gently, including those who feel nervous.

We'll rebuild your child's tooth gently and completely, so it stays healthy right up until nature replaces it.

Common questions

Why would a baby tooth need a crown?

When decay or a break is too large for a filling, a crown restores the whole tooth so it stays healthy and functional until it is naturally replaced.

Is getting a crown comfortable for my child?

Yes. We numb the area and keep things calm, and we offer sedation options for children who feel anxious or need more involved treatment.

How long does a pediatric crown last?

A well-placed crown typically lasts until the baby tooth falls out naturally, protecting the tooth the whole time.

Where to go next

Need to be seen?

Call your office first — most pediatric dentistry are seen the same day.

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