A crown is a custom cap that covers a damaged tooth and restores its strength and shape. Dr. Brittany Pierpont places crowns at Pier Dental for Pasadena patients with cracked, worn or heavily filled teeth.
Porcelain, ceramic and metal are all options, and we choose what fits the tooth.
From first visit to final crown
The tooth is numbed and shaped, and a temporary crown goes on while the permanent one is made. At the second visit the new crown is bonded and checked.
Crowns commonly last ten to fifteen years or longer.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
After a root canal
The crown seals the treated tooth and adds the strength it needs.
Dr. Pierpont performs both steps herself.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
Inlays and onlays as an alternative
When enough healthy tooth remains, a porcelain or composite inlay or onlay can be a more conservative option. They are lab-made from a digital impression.
We pick the least invasive choice that will hold up.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Pasadena
The Pasadena neighborhood is listed among St. Petersburg’s neighborhoods, though exact boundaries vary from person to person. Wherever you draw the line, Pier Dental is about 2.0 miles away in a straight line.
A crown takes a couple of visits, so a close office helps. We also serve South Pasadena, Gulfport and St. Pete Beach.
Call (727) 363-6169 if a tooth is cracked or worn. We can often see emergencies on the same day.
