When a filling cannot hold a tooth together any longer, a crown steps in. Sunshine Beach patients can have Dr. Brittany Pierpont assess the tooth and explain the choices at Pier Dental.
We check for lighter repairs first and say so.
Which teeth need crowns
Candidates include teeth with big fillings, deep decay, cracks or odd shapes. A crown can also anchor a bridge across a gap.
An exam and X-rays tell us which applies.
Learn more: X-Rays and Comprehensive Exam at Pier Dental
Digital impressions with TRIOS
Our scanner records your tooth with a small wand and a screen. Many patients prefer it to biting into trays.
The scan helps the lab make a precise fit.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Fillings first when they will do
A small cavity does not need a crown. A white composite filling may be all it takes.
We try the gentler approach when it makes sense.
Learn more: White Fillings at Pier Dental
About Sunshine Beach
Much of Treasure Island’s land was built up with dredged fill after World War II. Teeth, like islands, sometimes need rebuilding, and crowns are one way we do that.
Our office is roughly 2.4 miles from Sunshine Beach in a straight line, so follow-up visits stay convenient.
Phone (727) 363-6169 to have a tooth evaluated for a crown. CareCredit and our in-house plan are available.
