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Protecting Young Smiles
Baby (primary) teeth play an essential role in your child’s oral development. They act as placeholders for adult teeth, guiding them into the correct position and ensuring proper growth and alignment.
When a primary tooth is damaged by decay or injury, it may be necessary to place a dental crown to protect the tooth and maintain its function until it naturally falls out.
At Pediatric Dental Specialists of Hiram, we provide customized dental crowns to restore and protect your child’s teeth, ensuring a healthy, confident smile.
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What Are Dental Crowns for Kids?
A dental crown is a protective cap placed over a damaged or decayed tooth to restore its shape, size, and function. Crowns are especially useful for preserving primary teeth that are crucial for chewing, speaking, and maintaining space for adult teeth.
Depending on the location and needs of your child’s tooth, we offer two main types of crowns:
- Stainless Steel Crowns
- Ideal for back teeth, which endure more pressure from chewing.
- Highly durable and designed to last until the baby tooth naturally falls out.
- Cost-effective and reliable, providing excellent protection against further decay or damage.
- Tooth-Colored (Esthetic) Crowns
- Perfect for front teeth, where appearance matters most.
- Made from materials that blend seamlessly with your child’s natural teeth.
- Provide a more natural-looking smile while still offering excellent durability.
Why Might Your Child Need a Crown?
Crowns are often recommended for baby teeth when:
- A tooth has extensive decay that cannot be repaired with a filling.
- A tooth is cracked, fractured, or weakened by trauma.
- A root canal has been performed on a primary tooth, requiring added protection.
- The structure of the tooth is compromised, and a crown is needed to preserve it until the adult tooth emerges.
By addressing these issues early, crowns help prevent more severe dental problems, such as infections, misalignment, or loss of space for permanent teeth.
Benefits of Crowns for Your Child’s Oral Health
- Protection: Shields the tooth from further decay or damage.
- Functionality: Restores your child’s ability to chew, eat, and speak normally.
- Preservation: Helps maintain the natural spacing of teeth, reducing the risk of orthodontic issues.
- Aesthetic Appeal: With tooth-colored crowns, your child can smile confidently without visible signs of dental work.
The Crown Placement Process
At Pediatric Dental Specialists of Hiram, we ensure that the crown placement process is comfortable and stress-free for your child:
- Assessment and Preparation
- We evaluate your child’s tooth to determine the best crown option.
- The damaged part of the tooth is gently cleaned and shaped to prepare for the crown.
- Crown Placement
- The crown is carefully fitted over the prepared tooth and secured in place.
- Stainless steel crowns are pre-made, while tooth-colored crowns may require additional customization for the perfect fit.
- Follow-Up Care
- We provide detailed instructions on how to care for the crown and ensure your child’s comfort after the procedure.
- Regular checkups help monitor the crown and overall oral health.
Caring for Your Child’s Crown
After the crown is placed, maintaining good oral hygiene is key to its success:
- Encourage regular brushing and flossing to keep the surrounding teeth and gums healthy.
- Avoid sticky or hard foods that could dislodge or damage the crown.
- Bring your child in for routine dental checkups to ensure the crown stays secure and functional.
Invest in Your Child’s Smile Today
Protecting your child’s teeth now is an investment in their future oral health. Whether they need a durable stainless steel crown for a back tooth or a natural-looking tooth-colored crown for a front tooth, our team at Pediatric Dental Specialists of Hiram is here to help.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment and learn how dental crowns can restore and protect your child’s beautiful smile!
