Pediatric Dental Crowns in West Monroe, LA

When your child has a tooth that has lost shape due to an accident or tooth decay, it can be embarrassing. People associate missing or misshapen teeth with older people, not kids. Unfortunately, whether by accident or poor dental hygiene, sometimes these things happen to kids. At Snaggle Dental in West Monroe, LA, we provide a suite of restorative dental procedures in addition to normal pediatric cleanings and exams. Dental crowns are one of the best ways to help your child restore their smile. They form a protective barrier over missing or partially broken teeth to preserve your children’s smile in a natural way. Dental crowns are tooth colored, meaning we can help them blend with the rest of your child’s natural teeth, so they aren’t as noticeable. If your child needs dental crowns, please call us today to schedule an appointment.

What Are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns are protective caps that cover and replace existing teeth. If your child has a tooth knocked out or has a tooth that’s suffered extensive tooth decay, a dental crown is a great choice. While crowns in the past were made of metal, new crowns are teeth colored which is a big benefit.

Sometimes A Dental Crown Is Needed

Teeth are essential for chewing food and speaking properly. Whether your child’s teeth have been knocked out due to an accident, or whether tooth decay has reached a point beyond the help of fillings, a dental crown is the next option to consider. Dental crowns can be placed in the front teeth to help keep your child’s smile intact, or the back molar teeth to help with chewing food. Modern dental crowns are strong and can be placed anywhere in your child’s mouth where they are gaps in their natural teeth.

The Pediatric Dental Crown Process

At Snaggle Dental, the dental crown process can be completed in one visit. The area around where the crown will be placed is numbed with a topical gel. A local anesthetic is then injected near the sight of the crown to completely numb the area. Then, the tooth decay is fully removed, and the remaining tooth is properly prepared and shaped for the crown to be placed. The crown is then placed temporarily to check for fit before it is permanently cemented into your child’s mouth.

Your child will experience some discomfort following the operation and this is totally normal. If there are any complications, please don’t hesitate to contact our office in West Monroe. Your child may experience a different bite after a crown is placed. If this is happening for longer than a day, give our office a call. Like all other dental procedures, you want to have your child avoid sticky and hard foods in addition to not biting their cheek or gum tissue. The crown must be kept clean to properly set in place.

Contact the dental crown experts at Snaggle Dental today.