If a tooth has cracked, worn down or been through a root canal, a crown can hold it together. Dr. Brittany Pierpont fits crowns that match the color of your neighboring teeth.
Bay Pines patients often ask whether a crown is really necessary. We show you the X-rays, explain the risks of waiting and mention cheaper options when they exist.
Signs that a tooth may need a crown
Pain when you release a bite, a visible crack or a large old filling can all point to a tooth in trouble. Some teeth give no warning until a piece breaks off.
Only an exam can tell. We would rather catch it early than treat it as an emergency later.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
What happens at each visit
At the first visit the tooth is reshaped and a temporary crown protects it. The permanent crown is made from a mold or a scan.
At the second visit Dr. Pierpont checks the bite, then bonds the crown into place.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Fillings, onlays and crowns compared
A filling suits small decay. An onlay handles moderate damage while saving healthy tooth, and a crown is for teeth that need full coverage.
We choose the smallest repair that will hold up, which keeps more of your own tooth.
Learn more: White Fillings at Pier Dental
About Bay Pines
Bay Pines is a Pinellas County community that includes a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. A crown is a smaller kind of preservation project.
Our office on Blind Pass Rd is about 5.4 miles from Bay Pines in a straight line. Patients arrive from Redington Beach, Madeira Beach and other nearby communities as well.
Not sure whether a crown is needed? Call Pier Dental at (727) 363-6169 for an exam. We can discuss CareCredit and our in-house savings plan before treatment starts.
