The effects of a cavity or oral injury can reduce the size, shape, appearance and strength of one or more teeth. When it comes to restoring a tooth in your child’s smile, you can choose from many different dental restorations designed for children, especially pediatric dental crowns. You may find that a dental crown for children can effectively protect a tooth and keep it strong for many more years.
Many people assume that dental crowns are placed only on permanent teeth that suffered a dental issues such as tooth decay, but they can also be provided for children who need extra protection for a primary tooth that is at risk of oral health issues. If your child has a large cavity, a dental crown can help the dental filling remain bonded to the tooth for extra support. Dental crowns can also be placed on teeth that have a high risk of cavities and need to be kept safe from oral bacteria.
Dental crowns can be given to children who struggle to have good oral hygiene or who are worried about receiving general anesthesia at their dental visits and find it hard to sit through a visit with our pediatric dentist. We typically provide stainless steel dental crowns for pediatric use.
Dr. Andrea Mason and our team would be happy to help you learn more about pediatric dental crowns in Olympia, Washington. We invite you to contact Olympia Pediatric Dentistry at 360-352-3515 today to schedule an appointment!