When a tooth has a large filling, a deep crack or a root canal, a crown is often the sturdiest repair. Dr. Brittany Pierpont fits dental crowns at Pier Dental for patients from Seminole and nearby areas.
Crowns are matched to your surrounding teeth so they blend in. We will discuss material and appearance before anything is made.
Crown treatment, start to finish
We examine the tooth, reshape it, and capture its outline with a TRIOS digital scan. The crown is built to that scan, and a temporary one protects the tooth meanwhile.
At the delivery visit, the permanent crown is bonded and your bite is tested. Many crowns last a decade or more with brushing, flossing and routine checkups.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Keeping a tooth with a root canal
Infection in the pulp can be removed through root canal therapy, and the tooth is then sealed. Without a protective crown, a treated back tooth may fracture under chewing force.
If you are unsure why a tooth hurts, an exam and X-rays will show whether it needs this treatment.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
Fillings that last, and when they do not
A modest cavity can be repaired with a white filling. Larger cavities weaken the tooth, and a filling may fail long before a crown would.
Dr. Pierpont will tell you if a filling is still reasonable or if stepping up to a crown now will save trouble later.
Learn more: White Fillings at Pier Dental
About Seminole
Seminole takes in the lower half of Lake Seminole and its main roads include State Road 694. Crowns take two visits, so we publish our hours plainly and book around your schedule.
Pier Dental is at 8351 Blind Pass Rd in St. Pete Beach, about 6.7 miles in a straight line. We also welcome patients from Madeira Beach, Treasure Island and Gulfport.
If a tooth feels weak or sore, call Pier Dental at (727) 363-6169 for an evaluation. Pain right now? Ask for a same-day emergency appointment.
