A crown is the right fix when a tooth cannot hold a filling or has cracked. Dr. Pierpont walks you through the reasons, using X-rays you can see.
If you are coming from Clearwater Beach, we will keep the number of visits as small as good dentistry permits.
Why a crown, not a filling
A filling replaces a small area of tooth. A crown wraps the whole visible tooth, which is stronger when a lot is missing.
The result also protects against further cracks.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Onlays for smaller damage
When a cusp or the biting surface is damaged, an onlay may be enough. It keeps more of your own tooth.
Ask whether your tooth could take one.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
Root canal, then crown
After a root canal, the tooth needs reinforcement. A crown is usually the final step.
We plan the sequence together so it is not a surprise.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
About Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach’s marina sits on the Intracoastal Waterway side of the island, and boats there depend on solid, well-fitted parts. The same applies to restorations.
Pier Dental is 16.4 miles from the beach in a straight line.
Call (727) 363-6169 to schedule a crown evaluation. We can talk about CareCredit and our savings plan.
