Pediatric Dental Crowns in Lehi, UT
When a child’s tooth is cracked, broken, or affected by significant decay, a dental crown restores it to full strength and function. At Alpine Kids Dentistry, we select the right type of crown for your child’s needs and keep them comfortable throughout the process.
For children who experience dental anxiety, have difficulty cooperating, or have special needs, we offer sedation dentistry options to make crown placement easy and stress-free at our Lehi, UT office.
What Are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is a restoration that covers or “caps” a tooth, restoring its normal size and shape while strengthening it and protecting it from further damage. Crowns are needed when a tooth is too broken down for a filling, or following a baby root canal where part of the nerve has been removed.
Types of Crowns We Offer
Our team provides both stainless steel and white crowns. Stainless steel crowns preserve more of the tooth structure, withstand chewing forces well, and rarely chip or break, making them ideal for back teeth that aren’t visible. White, tooth-colored crowns made of resin or zirconia are commonly used to restore front teeth because they closely match natural teeth for a more cosmetic result. White crowns are glued in place and can become dislodged if a child bites into hard, crunchy, or sticky foods such as apples, corn on the cob, or hearty sandwiches.
What Does Getting a Crown Involve?
Crown placement is performed in-office. Your child first receives local anesthesia to numb the tooth and surrounding area, and sedation may be used if needed. Once numb, our pediatric dentist shapes the tooth and fits the appropriate crown over it, then cements it into place. After treatment, your child should avoid hard or sticky foods to protect the crown. Request an appointment or call 801-377-5437 with any questions.
Pediatric Crowns FAQs
When does my child need a dental crown?
Crowns are recommended when a tooth is cracked, broken, or too decayed for a filling, or after a baby root canal. They restore the tooth’s strength, shape, and function.
What types of crowns are available for children?
We offer stainless steel crowns, which are durable and ideal for back teeth, and white tooth-colored crowns made of resin or zirconia, which are commonly used for visible front teeth.
Does getting a crown hurt?
No. We numb the tooth with local anesthesia before treatment, and sedation options are available for anxious or special-needs children to keep them comfortable.
How long do pediatric crowns last?
Crowns are designed to protect the tooth until a baby tooth naturally falls out. Stainless steel crowns are especially durable, while white crowns require more care with food.
What foods should my child avoid with a white crown?
White crowns can dislodge with hard, crunchy, or sticky foods such as apples, corn on the cob, hearty sandwiches, ice, and chewy candy. We’ll review specific aftercare with you.
Are stainless steel crowns safe?
Yes. Stainless steel crowns are a safe, time-tested option that preserves tooth structure and withstands chewing forces, making them a reliable choice for back teeth.
What should I do if my child’s crown comes off?
Contact our office promptly so we can recement the crown. Keeping the area clean in the meantime helps protect the underlying tooth until your child can be seen.