When a filling cannot hold a tooth together any longer, a crown wraps it in a new outer layer. Dr. Brittany Pierpont places crowns at Pier Dental for Madeira Beach patients whose teeth are cracked, worn down or badly decayed.
Crowns come in porcelain, ceramic or metal. We choose the material based on where the tooth sits and how much force it takes.
From scan to final fit
Your tooth is numbed and reshaped, and our TRIOS scanner captures a digital impression with no messy trays. A temporary crown protects it while the permanent one is made.
At the second visit we bond it and fine-tune the bite.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Root canal, then crown
If decay has reached the nerve, a root canal removes the infected tissue and ends the pain. The tooth is then capped with a crown to keep it from cracking.
We explain the sequence ahead of time.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
Inlays and onlays
With moderate damage, an inlay or onlay can restore the tooth while keeping more of it intact. These are lab-made from porcelain or composite.
We lean toward the most conservative repair that will last.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach is a narrow barrier island, with only about 1.0 square mile of land out of 3.3 total. Two visits for a crown is easier when you know the trip is short.
Pier Dental is 4.3 miles from the city center in a straight line, and we welcome Madeira Beach patients for free second opinions.
Think a tooth needs a crown? Call (727) 363-6169. If it already hurts, ask about a same-day emergency appointment.
