Houses built in the 1960s and 1970s often need work as they age, and so do teeth with large old fillings. A crown covers a weakened tooth so it can keep chewing without breaking.
Dr. Brittany Pierpont places crowns at our St. Pete Beach office, about 21 miles from Rocky Creek straight-line. Not sure you need one? Ask for our free second opinion.
Signs a tooth may need a crown
Pain on release when you bite, a visible crack or a very large filling can all be warning signs. An exam and X-rays tell us how much healthy tooth is left.
The earlier we see it, the more of it we can save.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
Digital impressions with TRIOS
The wand takes a three-dimensional scan, which replaces the bite trays many people dread. The scan goes to the lab that makes your crown.
We check the fit against the scan before placing the crown.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
A partial restoration when it is enough
Sometimes an onlay is all a tooth needs. It saves more of your own enamel than a full crown.
We explain the tradeoffs and let you choose with the facts in hand.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Rocky Creek
Fillings wear out in time the way roofs do, and a crown is one way to renew a tooth.
A crown takes planning for the temporary stage, so call and we will line up your visits to fit the drive from Hillsborough County.
Call (727) 363-6169 and ask for a crown evaluation. We will review timing, the temporary crown, CareCredit and our in-house plan.
