At The Kids Place in Boerne, Texas, we understand the importance of caring for your child's dental health. From the moment their first tooth grows, it's essential to establish healthy habits and promptly address any potential dental issues. Dental crown installation is one of the most common dental procedures we offer our young patients. In this article, we'll walk through everything you need to know about dental crowns and how to decide whether they're the right choice for your child.
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers a prepared tooth to repair damage. It's designed to replace the tooth's entire external portion, and at The Kids Place, we offer stainless steel and prefabricated porcelain/ceramic dental crowns.
These can be custom-shaped and custom-shaded to blend seamlessly with the rest of your child's teeth. They're used in multiple dental procedures and oral appliances, primarily for aesthetic purposes on permanent teeth. However, stainless steel crowns are silver in color and are used primarily for temporary tooth repair.
Infants and toddlers often require pre-veneered stainless steel or plastic dental crowns to cover their damaged teeth. Removing a baby's tooth is not in the child's best interests when severely decayed or damaged. While the adult teeth will eventually replace the lost baby tooth, losing it too early can affect the teeth below it. A stainless-steel crown can be placed over the tooth after removing the decay and preparing the tooth stud correctly. Being a baby tooth, it will fall out on its own eventually, but placing the stainless-steel crown will maintain normal chewing and speech functions while waiting for the tooth to fall out.
Is a Dental Crown the Right Choice for Your Child?
In most cases, a dental crown can be an excellent option to restore a badly damaged or decayed tooth's form and function to the tooth while saving the root. Crowns are used in multiple dental procedures and appliances to replace damaged or lost teeth, and systems such as root canals or implants require crowns. Crowns are also used for repairing one tooth or as part of bridges or dentures.
At The Kids Place, Dr. Wilkerson will walk you through determining whether a stainless steel dental crown is the right choice for your child. Before installation, we'll comprehensively assess your child's dentition and discuss all available options, including the benefits and any risks or drawbacks associated with the procedure.
Gentle Restorative Dentistry
We understand that many children can feel nervous or anxious about dental procedures. That's why, at The Kids Place, we prioritize gently ensuring your child is as comfortable as possible. Dr. Wilkerson and his skilled dental professionals use various advanced technologies and equipment to ensure the procedure is as gentle and painless as possible. From the moment you walk through the doors of our Boerne, TX dentist office, we focus on providing your child feels at ease and in control of their dental care.
How Much Do Dental Crowns Cost?
At The Kids Place, it's essential to provide quality dental care to all children, no matter their budget. The total cost of a dental crown can vary from patient to patient, depending on various factors, such as the type of dental crown and the materials your child chooses.
Rest assured, we will provide a detailed breakdown of all the costs associated with the procedure before their treatment begins.
Revive Your Smile At The Kid's Place
Dr. Wilkerson and his team aim to make dental care a stress-free and comfortable experience for your child. If you suspect your child needs a dental crown, don't hesitate to contact us and schedule an appointment. Our caring, compassionate team will work with you to ensure your child's dental health is in excellent condition and promote a enjoy a healthy, functional, and beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime!