A crown is often the most dependable way to protect a tooth that has lost a lot of its structure. Dr. Brittany Pierpont recommends them when a filling is no longer enough.
Many Largo patients first visit us with a tooth that cracked on a bite of food. We look at what remains and decide together whether a crown is the right move.
Signs a tooth may need a crown
Pain when you release a bite, a large old filling with a gap around it or a visible crack can all point toward a crown. A thorough exam and X-ray confirm what is going on beneath the surface.
Catching the problem early often means more of your own tooth to work with.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
The onlay alternative
When damage is moderate, an onlay can rebuild one or more chewing surfaces and spare the rest of the tooth. It is a middle path between a filling and a full crown.
Dr. Pierpont favors the smallest restoration that will hold up for years.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
Aesthetics of a crown
A crown is shaped and shaded to blend with the teeth beside it. White fillings can build up a tooth before it is capped when needed.
You approve the look before the final crown is placed.
Learn more: White Fillings at Pier Dental
About Largo
If you commute across Pinellas County, Friday by appointment can help fit visits around work. Our office is at 8351 Blind Pass Rd.
Call (727) 363-6169 to schedule an exam. Ask about CareCredit and our in-house savings plan when you do.
