Dental crowns for children in Lawrence, Fishers, and Greenfield
When a child’s tooth is too damaged for a filling, a dental crown restores the tooth’s structure, strength, and function. Dr. J Pediatric Dentistry offers both stainless steel and tooth-colored crowns for children, provided with the gentle, patient-paced approach that families across the Indianapolis metro area trust.
Types of pediatric dental crowns
Stainless steel crowns are the most durable option and are typically used on baby molars with extensive decay or following a pulpotomy (baby root canal). They are highly effective, long-lasting, and will fall out naturally with the baby tooth. Tooth-colored crowns (composite or zirconia) are available for front teeth or families who prefer a more natural appearance.
When does my child need a crown?
- Extensive decay that cannot be adequately treated with a filling
- A cracked or broken tooth that needs structural support
- Following a pulpotomy to protect and restore the treated tooth
- A tooth with developmental defects that has weakened enamel
Frequently asked questions
Q: Will the crown fall out when my child’s baby tooth falls out?
A: Yes. Stainless steel crowns are placed on primary teeth and will fall out naturally when the tooth is lost.
Q: Are silver crowns safe for children?
A: Yes. Stainless steel crowns have been used safely in pediatric dentistry for decades. They are highly effective for restoring badly decayed primary molars.
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