When a filling can no longer hold a tooth together, a crown covers the whole visible part and restores its strength. Dr. Brittany Pierpont fits custom crowns at Pier Dental for patients from Tampa and beyond.
We will explain why a crown is needed and what the alternatives are.
What the appointment involves
The tooth is numbed and shaped, and our TRIOS scanner captures a digital impression. A temporary crown is placed while the permanent one is made.
At the second visit the final crown is fitted and the bite checked.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Crowns after a root canal
A tooth that has had a root canal is often brittle. A crown seals it and spreads chewing forces.
We map out both stages upfront so no step is a surprise.
Learn more: Root Canals at Pier Dental
Smaller fixes when they will do
Inlays and onlays cover less of the tooth than a crown does. If enough healthy tooth remains, they can save more of it.
We lean toward the most conservative repair that will last.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Tampa
Tampa began as the settlement beside Fort Brooke, and the city grew around Tampa Bay. A dental problem does not need a long story, though, and a cracked molar is a cracked molar anywhere.
If the trip fits your schedule, our office is about 22.6 miles from Tampa’s center in a straight line. The road is longer, so allow extra time.
Call (727) 363-6169 to have a damaged tooth looked at. If pain has started, ask for a same-day emergency visit.
