Crowns protect teeth that have cracked, worn thin or lost too much to decay. They return strength and a natural shape.
We use a TRIOS 3D scan so the crown can be made without putty impressions. Samoset lies 22.9 miles from Pier Dental in a straight line, so both crown dates are set at your first appointment.
Two appointments, planned together
At the first, the tooth is numbed, shaped and scanned. A temporary keeps it protected.
At the second, Dr. Pierpont bonds the crown and checks your bite.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
A crown after a root canal
A root canal saves a tooth but leaves it weaker. A crown spreads chewing force and keeps it from cracking.
Pain when you bite is a sign to call.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
Smaller restorations first
For damage that has not reached all sides, an onlay may work. It saves more of the tooth than a full crown.
Dr. Pierpont favors the most conservative option that will hold.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Samoset
Samoset’s original boundaries ran south from the Bradenton city limits. The town’s first general store, a two-story brick building from 1925, was built with staying power in mind.
Teeth deserve the same planning. A crown placed in time keeps a tooth in service.
Call (727) 363-6169 to book an exam. For a broken tooth, ask for a same-day emergency appointment. CareCredit and the in-house plan are available.
