Dental Crowns in Alpharetta & Johns Creek, Georgia
Even though you might associate dental crowns with general dentists, Alpharetta pediatric dentists will also make extensive use of this tool whenever they’re required for your child’s proper smile development.
What are Dental Crowns?
Alpharetta Dental crowns are a stainless steel material that is in the shape of a tooth. These tooth-shaped crowns act as caps for a damaged tooth.
Why Would Someone Need a Dental Crown?
The reason you need a dental crown is when a tooth has had a particularly bad cavity and a baby root canal (or pulpotomy) was needed, a dental crown will be used to help protect the tooth and the smile. When conducting a baby root canal or dealing with a particularly severe cavity, the tooth’s shape will be drilled and shaved down because of the cavity. Therefore, this leaves the tooth misshapen.
A crown will help cap the tooth, to help restore its original shape while also helping protect it from further bacteria and cavities.
You may be asking, “If baby teeth fall out anyway, why would we need to put a crown?”. Well, that’s a very common question and we’ve written a whole guide for parents on why they still need to fill cavities and treat baby teeth just as important as adult teeth.
Some quick reasons why you would need a crown:
- Protects the tooth from further decay
- Ensures a proper smile by maintaining proper tooth shape
- Maintains proper tooth shape for eating
To really get a strong understanding, we encourage you to read our guide on why you should make sure to fill cavities in baby teeth.
How Long Will Dental Crowns Last?
Alpharetta Dental Crowns, especially stainless steel ones, are designed to last children until their adult teeth come in. They are extremely durable and effective at preventing further decay. These stainless steel dental crowns should effectively last your child until the baby tooth falls out and the permanent tooth comes in.
What is The Process of Receiving a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns are quick and easy to work with. The material is malleable and allows your Roswell pediatric dentist to easily cap any tooth quickly in one visit. When applying a dental crown, the process will normally go as follows:
- Removal of Decay: When a baby root canal is completed on a tooth, the tooth has lost a large amount of its shape and structure.
- Preparation: In order to fit the dental crown, the tooth will be shaved down to a shape that will make the dental crown easily fit on top
- Fitting: Once the tooth is shaved down, a prefabricated silver dental crown is fitted on the child’s tooth to find the correct size.
- Application: After the correct size is found, a crown is then placed on top of the tooth and cemented using a special dental cement that will keep the crown on the tooth.
At Polkadot Pediatric Dentistry, a large part of the experience that separates us from the competition is our staff’s ability to make kids feel comfortable. Our Alpharetta Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Nanna, and the team walk through the procedure in child-friendly language so that the patient and the parent both understand exactly what is going to happen.
FAQ
What are dental crowns?
A dental crown is a cap over a damaged tooth. It is made out of different materials and used to protect and restore the tooth to its normal function, look and size. If you are interested in learning more about Alpharetta dental crowns, we are here for you! Our staff will be more than happy to answer all your questions.
Why are dental crowns important?
Dental crowns are extremely useful and important as they protect weak teeth and make them stronger. They also improve the way a tooth looks while preventing further damage or act as support for other teeth that have large cavities. Dental crowns Alpharetta are a very common procedure, you can schedule an appointment with our Dentist any time and see if you are the right candidate for them.
How does the dental crown procedure work?
A dental crown Alpharetta procedure consists of initial anaesthesia to numb the whole area and the removal of the exterior and the damaged surface of the tooth in order to take an impression and send it to the lab for preparation. In the meantime, a temporary crown is placed. At the following meeting, your permanent crown will be adjusted and properly secured to restore the strength, structure and functionality of your tooth.
How long does a dental crown last?
Depending on the material Alpharetta dental crowns can last for years and sometimes even decades. But it is always advisable to have them replaced whenever you fill any discomfort or if the health of the tooth/gum is involved.
Can I get a cavity under a crown?
Yes. If a tooth deteriorates under a crown, chances are that you will get a cavity. But it can also be treated. Our dentists are experienced in treating this problem and can help the tooth heal and replace the old crown for a new Alpharetta dental crown. For further information: https://polkadotdental.com/services/dental-crowns/