While your child’s primary teeth are temporary, they still play an important role in your child’s smile and should receive proper care. Children are often at increased risk of developing tooth decay, and if your child’s tooth decay is severe, our pediatric dentists may need to recommend a baby tooth dental crown instead of a filling to restore their teeth and oral health. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children with extensive tooth decay receive stainless steel crowns when restoring their teeth and smile.

Stainless steel crowns offer many benefits for your child’s teeth, including:

• A highly durable restoration
• An inexpensive treatment
• Complete protection for the treated tooth
• Little to no tooth sensitivity following treatment
• Reduced likelihood of retreatment
• Greater success than dental fillings in children age 4 and younger
• An easier treatment for children who need general anesthesia
• Dual purpose as effective space maintainers or attachments for space maintainers

Our pediatric dentists and team are dedicated to providing your child with high-quality care so that they can develop strong smiles and learn good oral habits. Our goal is to help your child maintain a healthy smile for a lifetime. Please contact our office for more information about stainless steel dental crowns for children and to schedule your child’s appointment.