Oldsmar once had a foundry that cast iron engines, so durability is not a new idea there. A crown is the dental version: a cap that covers a cracked, worn or heavily filled tooth and keeps it working.
Dr. Brittany Pierpont plans crowns at our St. Pete Beach office, about 20 miles from Oldsmar in a straight line. If another dentist has suggested one, we offer free second opinions.
A scan in place of impressions
Our TRIOS 3D intraoral scanner records the tooth with a small wand. The images guide the crown’s design, and there is no gagging on impression material.
A close look at the edges before placement helps the crown seal against decay.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Protecting a tooth after a root canal
A root canal tooth can become brittle over time, and a crown shields it from breaking. Dr. Pierpont performs root canals here, so one office covers both steps.
If you have pain today, we first work out whether the nerve is involved.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
Inlays and onlays for less coverage
When only part of a tooth is damaged, an inlay or onlay can restore it and keep more natural structure. A crown covers the whole tooth and is chosen when the damage is wider.
We tell you which we would pick for our own tooth, and why.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Oldsmar
Things that get used every day have to be built well.
Your teeth are the same, since they chew several times each day. Call and we will plan a temporary crown schedule that fits the drive from Oldsmar.
Call (727) 363-6169 to ask for a crown evaluation. We will explain timing, the temporary crown, CareCredit and the in-house savings plan.
