Although your child’s primary or baby teeth are only temporary, your child still needs them to be healthy and intact. Obviously, they help your child eat and speak properly, but they also act as “placeholders” to help your child’s permanent teeth erupt as they should. So, baby teeth are vital for your child to have a healthy smile.

If your child does develop a severe cavity, our orthodontist may suggest using a pediatric dental crown to address the problem. In many cases, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends using a stainless steel dental crown to protect a decayed tooth or one that has had a pulpotomy.

Why choose stainless steel crowns?

• They are durable.
• They are inexpensive.
• They protect the entire tooth.
• The potential need for retreatment is greatly reduced.
• They are often a better choice than fillings for children under 4.
• They can help preserve your child’s smile and can be used to hold a space maintainer in place.

If you are concerned about the health of one of your child’s teeth, we welcome you to contact our office today. We can see your child for an examination and will do everything possible to keep them comfortable during their appointment.