Dental Crowns – Silver Spring, MD
Restore your child’s smile with durable dental crowns
Whether your child has a tooth that is badly damaged or cracked, or that has a cavity that is too large to be treated with a traditional filling, dental crowns can help. Made of durable, realistic looking zirconia, dental crowns fit over the existing tooth like a cap, blending naturally into their smile and protecting the underlying tooth from additional damage. To get a dental crown, your child’s dentist will remove the damaged enamel and reshape the tooth so it can accommodate the prosthesis. Then, using impressions from the original tooth, a crown will be customized to cover the remaining healthy tooth, where it will blend in seamlessly and can be used to eat a full, healthy diet. In fact, dental crowns are so lifelike your child may even forget they have one!
Why Choose Healthy Kids Dentistry for Dental Crowns?
- Durable, natural materials used.
- Dental insurance accepted, flexible financing welcome, in-house membership plan available.
- Sedation options available
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a deluxe filling that fits over the entire tooth like a cap or a crown. Made of durable, natural looking materials, dental crowns act as fully functional teeth and blend effortlessly into your child’s smile.
If your child has a tooth that is badly decayed, chipped, cracked or infected, your dentist may recommend a dental crown. Dental crowns can be used on both permanent and baby teeth, and although they may cost more than extractions, they allow the patient to keep and use their natural teeth and avoid future orthodontic problems that can occur following premature baby tooth loss.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
The process of getting a dental crown begins with impressions of the damaged tooth. Next, your child’s dentist will numb their mouth and remove any damaged or decayed portion of the tooth. Your child will be given a temporary crown to use until their permanent crown is back from the dental lab. Though temporary crowns are durable, be sure that he or she brushes and flosses carefully around it, so it does not fall out. If it does, just give us a call and we’ll have you come back to reattach it. You’ll also want to temporarily restrict their diet with a temporary crown, avoiding foods that are very crunchy or sticky, as these can dislodge it.
Your child’s new dental crown should take about two weeks to return from the dental lab. Once ready, we will schedule you to return to the office to have it placed. At the second appointment, the dentist will remove the temporary crown, polish the tooth, and then attach the new permanent crown. Once attached, your child can begin using the new crown immediately to enjoy a full diet. Be sure that they are brushing and flossing around the crown daily, as it does not make teeth immune to cavities or decay going forward. In fact, a tooth treated with a dental crown has about the same risk of cavities as an untreated tooth.
Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
There are many benefits to getting a dental crown. First and foremost, neglecting damaged teeth can easily result in worsening damage and oral health problems. Dental crowns also offer the following amazing perks, including:
- Improved comfort and chewing ability.
- Protection for your child’s natural teeth so they don’t need to be extracted or become more seriously damaged.
- Crowns can be customized to match the surrounding teeth, making them virtually indistinguishable in your child’s smile.
With regular brushing and flossing, mindfulness while chewing, and routine check-ups at Healthy Kids Pediatric Dentistry, your child’s new dental crowns could protect their beautiful smiles for 15+ years!
