A crown can rescue a tooth that is cracked, worn thin or full of old filling. Pier Dental makes crowns using a TRIOS 3D scan, so there are no messy impressions.
For Dunedin Isles patients, the office is in St. Pete Beach, about 19 miles south in a straight line. The real drive is longer, so we try to keep treatment efficient.
Why a tooth might need a crown
Large fillings can weaken a tooth over time. A crown holds it together and spreads the force of chewing.
If you feel a sharp bite or sensitivity to cold, mention it at your exam.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Before the crown comes the diagnosis
Sometimes a tooth hurts because of a crack rather than decay. We check carefully and explain what we see.
A cracked tooth may need a crown, a root canal, or both.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
Smaller repairs when they will do
If most of your tooth is sound, an inlay or onlay can be a conservative option.
We will tell you if a partial repair is likely to last.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Dunedin Isles
Dunedin covers about 10.4 square miles of land and more water than land, so many of its neighborhoods sit close to the shore.
Cost matters, so ask about CareCredit or our $499 yearly plan before you decide. Our regular hours are Monday 9 to 3, Tuesday 9 to 5, Wednesday 9 to 4, Thursday 9 to 5, and Friday by appointment.
Call Pier Dental at (727) 363-6169 and we will check your tooth and talk through crown options.
