A crown caps a tooth that has cracked, worn down or lost too much structure to a filling. It restores your bite and seals the tooth from the outside.
Crowns at Pier Dental take two visits, which matters when you travel from Longbeach, 22.0 straight-line miles away. We set both dates before the first appointment.
What each visit involves
Visit one prepares the tooth and records it with our TRIOS 3D scanner. A temporary crown covers it afterward.
Visit two is the fitting, where Dr. Pierpont checks fit and bite and bonds the crown.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
When a root canal comes first
Deep decay or infection may call for root canal therapy. The crown then guards the treated tooth.
We explain whether you need one, both or neither.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
An onlay when a crown is too much
For moderate damage, an onlay can rebuild part of the chewing surface and spare healthy enamel.
Dr. Pierpont favors the most conservative fix that lasts.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Longbeach
Longbeach lies on Longboat Key, a barrier island split almost equally between Manatee and Sarasota counties. The island was divided between two counties in 1921, the year a hurricane took much of its farmland and buildings.
Salt air, sand and busy seasons are all part of island life. Fix a cracked tooth before it turns into an urgent trip.
Call (727) 363-6169 for an exam. If a tooth has broken, ask for a same-day emergency appointment. CareCredit and the in-house plan are options.
