Dental Crowns for Kids Southampton
Restore Your Child’s Strong Smile
Dental damage can happen to anyone of virtually any age. If your child ever experiences significant decay or other forms of harm to one of their teeth, we might recommend that they receive a dental crown. This treatment can restore your child’s strong smile, renew their oral function, and allow them to continue showing off their pearly whites with confidence. Continue reading below to learn more about dental crowns for kids in Southampton.
Why Choose Happy Teeth Southampton for Dental Crowns?
- Lifelike Zirconia Restorations
- Gentle & Compassionate Treatment
- Detail-Oriented Dentist and Team
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom tooth-shaped cap that gets placed over the entire portion of a tooth that is visible above the gumline. Its job is usually to protect and strengthen the underlying dentition.
Crowns may be used in a variety of circumstances:
- A tooth has suffered significant decay that cannot be repaired with a filling.
- A tooth is cracked, chipped, or has experienced other types of damage.
- A tooth has undergone root canal therapy or pulp therapy and needs a crown to strengthen it.
- A tooth is badly misshapen.
The Process of Getting a Dental Crown
The process of designing and placing a dental crown usually takes place across two or more appointments.
At your child’s first appointment, we must prepare their tooth. Typically, this involves removing some of its enamel. We use local anesthetic and, in some cases, sedation, to make this process as comfortable as possible. Then, we take impressions of the tooth and the surrounding dentition.
We send the impressions to a trustworthy dental laboratory, where skilled technicians will create your child’s crown out of zirconia, a tooth-colored material that is both strong and durable. Once the crown is ready, you will bring your child back to our office so we can verify that the crown fits and then attach it to the tooth.
The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown
A dental crown can provide several benefits for your child:
- Improved oral health and function. A crown can allow your child to eat without pain or discomfort.
- A beautiful smile. Zirconia crowns are lifelike and will not adversely affect the aesthetics of your child’s smile.
- Dental crowns are durable and can last for many years.
- Prevent extractions. A crown may be able to preserve a tooth and prevent the need for a premature extraction of a baby tooth (or the removal of a permanent tooth).
- We carefully design crowns so they work well with the surrounding teeth.