A crown is a custom cap that fits over a tooth and restores its strength. Dr. Brittany Pierpont recommends one when a filling will not hold, or when a tooth has cracked or been treated with a root canal.
From Cortez, our St. Pete Beach office is about 20 miles away in a straight line, with a longer drive. A crown takes more than one visit, so we explain the sequence at the start.
A digital scan, then a design
The TRIOS wand scans your tooth and neighbors into a 3D model. You skip the trays of impression putty, and we can show you the image.
That model guides the crown’s size and bite, which helps it feel natural when you close your mouth.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Strengthening a root canal tooth
A tooth with a root canal can become brittle over time. A crown wraps it and lowers the chance of a split.
We plan the crown when the root canal is discussed, so you see the full picture.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
When an onlay may be enough
An onlay covers part of the chewing surface and leaves the sound edges alone. It can be the right balance for moderate damage.
We choose the smallest repair that will last, and explain how we decided.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Cortez
If your days are physical, a solid tooth matters.
Ask about the temporary crown, what to avoid chewing and when to phone us. CareCredit and our savings plan can ease the cost.
Call (727) 363-6169 for a crown evaluation. Let us know your schedule, and we will plan the visits to cut down on drives.
