Dental Crowns
We take lost and damaged teeth very seriously and understand how they impact daily life. Our custom crowns provide strong, natural-looking restoration results you can rely on, helping you smile proudly and confidently again.
Dental Crowns on the North Shore, MA
Dental crowns play an important role in pediatric dentistry by restoring teeth that are badly decayed or damaged. When a filling isn’t enough to protect the tooth, a crown covers and strengthens it so your child can chew, speak, and smile comfortably. Crowns help maintain proper function and preserve the tooth until it’s naturally ready to fall out, supporting healthy dental development.
At Broad Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we offer durable, high-quality pediatric crowns—including silver crowns commonly used for primary teeth. These crowns are long-lasting, reliable, and designed to protect your child’s tooth from further damage. Our team ensures each crown fits comfortably and functions well, giving parents peace of mind and children the support they need for a healthy, confident smile.
The Dental Crown Process
- Dental Examination: The process starts with a careful evaluation of your child’s tooth. This allows our dentists to determine the severity of decay and decide if a silver crown is the right treatment.
- Local Anesthesia: To keep your child comfortable, a numbing agent is applied to the tooth and surrounding area before any work begins.
- Tooth Preparation: Our dentists remove the decayed or weakened portions of the tooth, shaping it so the crown can fit securely. In some cases, this means taking away a larger amount of the outer tooth structure.
- Crown Sizing: Our dentists choose a pre-made silver crown in the correct size to match your child’s tooth. These crowns come in multiple sizes to ensure a good fit.
- Crown Placement: The chosen crown is placed over the prepared tooth. Minor adjustments may be made so the crown fits comfortably and properly.
- Crown Cementation: A special dental cement is used to permanently attach the crown. Any extra cement is cleaned away, and the fit is checked carefully.
- Bite Check: Your child’s bite is evaluated to make sure the crown aligns well with the surrounding teeth. Adjustments are made if needed for a proper bite.
- Final Polishing: Our dentists smooth and polish the crown so it feels comfortable and natural for your child.
- Post-Procedure Care: After the crown is placed, our team gives instructions on caring for the tooth, what to expect afterward, and how to maintain good oral hygiene.
- Follow-up Appointments: Follow-up visits are often scheduled so we can check the crown and monitor your child’s ongoing oral health.
Pulpotomy
A pulpotomy is a routine pediatric dental treatment in which only the affected portion of the tooth’s pulp is removed, usually due to deep decay or injury. It is most often performed on baby teeth to save the tooth and stop infection or pain from progressing. During the procedure, our dentists remove the diseased pulp, clean and disinfect the healthy remaining tissue, and restore the tooth with a protective filling. This allows the tooth to stay functional and comfortable until it naturally falls out during your child’s normal development.
A Kid-Friendly Dental Experience
We specialize in providing first-class dental care to children of all ages. Learn more about our services or schedule an appointment today.
