Pediatric Crowns
In the New York Area
Pediatric Crowns
Hearing that your child needs a dental crown can be stressful for any parent. You might even wonder, "Why put a crown on a baby tooth if it's just going to fall out anyway?"
At LAVAAN Smiles, our pediatric team understands your concerns. We are here to provide reassuring, compassionate care and explain exactly why saving a severely damaged primary tooth is crucial for your child's long-term oral health. With our state-of-the-art pediatric crowns, we can quickly eliminate their pain and restore the strength and function of their smile.
Why Save a Baby Tooth?
Primary (baby) teeth serve several critical functions beyond just helping your child chew their food and speak clearly. They act as natural space maintainers, holding the exact amount of room open for the permanent adult teeth growing underneath the gums.
If a baby tooth is extracted prematurely due to severe decay or trauma, the surrounding teeth will naturally drift into the empty space. This can block the permanent tooth from erupting properly, leading to severe crowding, impacted teeth, and the need for extensive orthodontic treatment down the road. Restoring the tooth with a crown preserves the natural spacing of their dental arch.
When is a Pediatric Crown Necessary?
While minor cavities can usually be fixed with a simple tooth-colored filling, a crown provides complete, 360-degree protection for teeth that have suffered more extensive damage. We may recommend a pediatric crown if your child has:
Extensive Tooth Decay: A cavity that is too large to be safely supported by a traditional filling.
A Cracked or Broken Tooth: Significant structural damage caused by a sports injury, a fall, or biting down on something hard.
Undergone a Pulpotomy: A baby root canal (pulpotomy) removes infected nerve tissue, which leaves the remaining tooth brittle. A crown is required to protect the treated tooth from fracturing.
High Cavity Risk: Children who are highly susceptible to rapid decay or have naturally weak enamel (enamel hypoplasia) benefit from the full-coverage protection of a crown.
Types of Pediatric Crowns We Offer
At LAVAAN Dental, we offer highly durable, child-safe restorative options customized to your child's specific needs and which tooth requires treatment.
1. Stainless Steel Crowns
Stainless steel crowns are the gold standard in pediatric dentistry for restoring primary molars (back teeth).
Incredible Durability: They are incredibly strong and can easily withstand the heavy chewing forces in the back of the mouth without chipping or breaking.
Full Protection: They provide excellent protection against recurrent decay, virtually guaranteeing the tooth will survive until it naturally falls out.
Cost-Effective: They are typically the most economical full-coverage option.
2. Zirconia (White) Crowns
For highly visible front teeth, or for parents who prefer a metal-free option for the back teeth, we offer beautiful Zirconia crowns.
Highly Aesthetic: Made from high-quality, tooth-colored ceramic, these crowns blend in seamlessly with your child's natural smile.
Biocompatible: Zirconia is a smooth, biocompatible material that is gentle on the surrounding gum tissue and highly resistant to plaque accumulation.
Strong and Stain-Resistant: Unlike older resin or composite crowns, Zirconia will not discolor over time and offers excellent durability.
A Gentle, Stress-Free Procedure
Your child's comfort and safety are always our top priorities. The procedure for placing a pediatric crown usually requires just one single visit to our office!
Our gentle team will use child-friendly terminology to explain what we are doing, ensuring they feel safe and in control. We offer highly effective local anesthesia and safe pediatric sedation options (like laughing gas) to ensure they feel absolutely no pain or anxiety while we expertly clean the tooth and secure their new crown in place.
Restore Your Child’s Healthy Smile
Don't let severe decay or a broken tooth compromise your child's future smile. Schedule an evaluation with the caring pediatric experts at LAVAAN Smiles today to discuss the best restorative options for your little one.
Visit us at one of our 3 convenient New York locations:
West Village: 474 6th Ave., New York, NY 10011 | 212-837-1833
Upper East Side: 1196 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10028 | 212-879-1845
Midtown West: 311 West 43rd St, Suite 405, New York, NY 10036 | 212-581-5050
"My favorite dentist office I’ve ever been to. The front desk staff is nice and capable. I never have to wait and the hygienist and dentist are fabulous."
