At Pettinato Children’s Dentistry, we can provide your child with a range of professional dental Services. If your child's tooth has suffered damage or extreme decay, it may be time to consider dental crowns in Wesley Chapel, FL. Dr. Frank Pettinato specializes in Pediatric Dentistry and will provide gentle professional care for your child’s oral needs.
What Is a Dental Crown?
If your child's tooth is severely damaged, our staff may have to place a tooth-shaped cap over it to protect the shape and function of the tooth. This cap is called a dental crown. We can place a cap on the permanent tooth of an older child experiencing cracks or extensive decay.
In certain cases, we may cap a baby tooth. While baby teeth will eventually fall out, helping to preserve them for as long as possible will help with your child's speech patterns.
Are Dental Crowns Permanent?
Dental crowns can last a very long time as long as they are well cared for. If your child’s baby teeth need dental crowns in our Wesley Chapel, FL, office, those crowns will eventually need replacement once permanent teeth come in.
Dental crowns can last up to 30 years with proper maintenance and care. Don't make the mistake of avoiding decent oral hygiene just because you have a crowned tooth. If your child's tooth has a crown, please make sure they practice excellent dental hygiene. As long as your child or teen takes care of their dental crown, the crown will last well into adulthood. A crown can become loose and fall out due to underlying damage or decay when oral hygiene is not routine.
Going to the dentist can be stressful for a child. At Pettinato Children’s Dentistry, your child will be in a friendly and comfortable environment. Bring your child or teen to our office for dental crowns in Wesley Chapel, FL. Call us at (813) 907-3100 to make an appointment with Dr. Pettinato today.