Teeth that have been filled several times can crack under ordinary chewing. A crown wraps the whole tooth so it can keep working, and Dr. Brittany Pierpont uses them thoughtfully.
Patients from the Gandy side of St. Petersburg often come in with a tooth that feels different. We start by finding out why.
How a crown protects
The crown covers the visible part of the tooth and holds the remaining structure together. It also restores the shape needed to bite comfortably.
Matching it to the neighboring teeth keeps the repair low-key.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Saving the tooth underneath
Sometimes decay or infection has reached the nerve, and root canal treatment comes first. Dr. Pierpont performs it so the tooth can then be capped.
Both steps are explained before you agree to either.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
Less drastic repairs
If enough tooth remains, an inlay or onlay can fix the problem with less shaving of enamel. We weigh this against the long-term picture.
The goal is a repair that lasts, not the biggest one.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Gandy
Gandy lies in the St. Petersburg area near Old Tampa Bay, and the bridge that bears its name has been served by newer spans since the original 1924 one was dismantled in 1975.
Pier Dental is at 8351 Blind Pass Rd, about 11 miles away in a straight line. CareCredit and our in-house plan can ease the cost.
Call (727) 363-6169 to have a tooth evaluated.
