A crown can rescue a tooth beyond the reach of a simple filling. It covers the whole visible part, restoring strength and shape. Dr. Brittany Pierpont recommends crowns only when smaller repairs would not hold.
Bradenton is about 20 miles from our St. Pete Beach office as the crow flies. A crown needs more than one appointment, so we describe the full sequence on day one.
Is a filling enough?
For a modest cavity, a white filling is often the better choice, because it removes less tooth. We say so when it is true.
A crown comes into play when a tooth is cracked, heavily filled or has had a root canal.
Learn more: White Fillings at Pier Dental
What the scan does
The TRIOS 3D scanner captures your tooth and bite on a screen. No trays of impression putty are needed.
That digital model guides the crown design, and you can see it too.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
A crack that may call for a crown
Some cracks hurt only when you bite down and release. Others show no pain until the damage is deeper.
Dr. Pierpont explains how far the crack runs and what that means for your tooth.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
About Bradenton
Bradenton sits between Sarasota to the south and Palmetto to the north, with the Manatee River at its downtown. Many people there drive daily, so we try to cut the number of trips to our office.
We will explain your temporary crown, what to avoid chewing and when to call. CareCredit and our savings plan can help with the cost.
Call (727) 363-6169 to book a crown evaluation. Tell us where you are coming from, and we will plan the visits to match.
