Crowns cover and reinforce a tooth. Dr. Brittany Pierpont recommends them at Pier Dental for teeth with big fillings or decay, for cracked or weakened teeth, and for teeth that are discolored or misshapen.
She chooses between porcelain, ceramic and metal based on where the tooth is and how you bite. You will hear the reasoning before anything is done.
Steps from exam to final crown
After the tooth is numbed and shaped, our TRIOS scanner captures a digital impression for the lab. A temporary crown protects the tooth until the final one is bonded.
Most crowns last ten to fifteen years or more with good care.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Crowns and root canals
A tooth that has had a root canal usually needs a crown afterward. The root canal clears the infection and relieves pain, and the crown protects what remains.
We explain the order of treatment before you start.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
A filling that outgrew itself
When a filling has become too large to trust, an onlay or crown may last longer. Inlays and onlays use porcelain or composite and keep more natural tooth than a crown.
Dr. Pierpont will recommend the most conservative option that will hold up.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About South Pasadena
South Pasadena is only about 0.7 square miles of land, and our office is about 1.1 miles away in a straight line. Crowns take more than one visit, so a nearby office keeps the second one easy.
Pier Dental is at 8351 Blind Pass Rd. We see crown patients from South Pasadena, Gulfport, Treasure Island and Madeira Beach, and we offer free second opinions.
Heavily filled or cracked tooth? Call (727) 363-6169 for an exam. If it already hurts or has broken, ask for a same-day emergency visit.
