A crown covers a tooth that is too weak for a simple filling. Dr. Pierpont crafts crowns for patients around Wall Springs using a digital TRIOS scan.
If a smaller fix will do, she will recommend it.
How a crown is made
The tooth is numbed and shaped, then scanned. You get a temporary while the permanent crown is prepared.
At the second visit it is bonded and checked against your bite.
Learn more: Dental Crowns at Pier Dental
Teeth that crack under pressure
Hairline cracks may hurt when you chew or let go. Covering the tooth stops the crack from spreading.
Early attention may save the tooth.
Learn more: Cracked or Fractured Teeth at Pier Dental
Inlay or onlay options
If decay or breakage affects only part of the tooth, an inlay or onlay may be enough. Both are made of porcelain or composite.
They preserve more of what you have.
Learn more: Inlays and Onlays at Pier Dental
About Wall Springs
Wall Springs Park spans 210 acres in Palm Harbor, and its wildlife observation tower and pier draw visitors. Strong structure matters in a boardwalk and in a tooth.
A crown means two trips to St. Pete Beach, about 24 miles away in a straight line. Free second opinions are available.
Call (727) 363-6169 before a weak tooth gives out, or ask for a same-day slot if it hurts.
