A dental crown, or cap, is a restoration that can be used for a number of purposes. One of the most common uses of a dental crown is to restore a tooth that is significantly damaged or decayed. The crown is custom-made to fit over your teenager’s entire tooth, starting at the gum line, in order to restore the tooth to its original shape and size. At Beckland Dental Kids, we have chosen to use Zirconia when creating your teenager’s dental crown. This provides a naturally beautiful result that your child can enjoy for years to come.

Our dentists may recommend a Zirconia dental crown if their tooth is damaged or decayed to the point that a dental filling will not provide a successful restoration. Crowns can also be used for a number of other restorative and aesthetic purposes, including:

• To protect a tooth following root canal treatment (pulpotomy)
• To enhance the beauty of your smile
• To improve a misshapen tooth
• To strengthen a tooth that is fractured or weak
• To support a large filling when little natural tooth structure remains

To find out whether a dental crown is right for your teenager, we welcome you to contact us today!