Crowns rescue teeth that would otherwise keep breaking down. Dr. Brittany Pierpont places them at Pier Dental for Pinellas Park patients who have large fillings, cracks, worn surfaces or a recent root canal.
We choose a material together, weighing looks, strength and where the tooth sits in your mouth.
How we make your crown
Dr. Pierpont prepares the tooth, then scans it with our TRIOS device. No gagging on impression putty, and the digital model gives the lab an accurate guide.
A temporary crown covers the tooth until the permanent one arrives. Delivery is a quick visit for bonding and bite checks.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Root canals and the crowns that follow
A root canal removes infected tissue from within a tooth so you can keep it. The tooth is more fragile afterward, so a crown is commonly placed to protect it.
We confirm the need with an exam and X-rays first. Treating infection early usually keeps the repair simpler.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
Onlays as a middle step
If the damage sits between a filling and a crown, an onlay may be the answer. It replaces the broken part of the tooth with porcelain or composite.
Because less tooth is removed, it is a gentler path than a full crown. Dr. Pierpont suggests it when it will hold up.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Pinellas Park
Pinellas Park covers 16.8 square miles and borders Largo, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Seminole and Kenneth City. A large city can make getting to appointments a bigger deal than it should be.
Pier Dental is at 8351 Blind Pass Rd in St. Pete Beach. We see crown patients from Pinellas Park, Seminole and Madeira Beach, and we schedule both crown visits so the wait in between is short.
If a tooth is cracked or sore to bite on, call Pier Dental at (727) 363-6169. For sudden pain or a break, ask for a same-day emergency appointment.
