Stainless Steel Crowns

All About Kids Dental Crowns - Shreveport Bossier Family Dental Care for Kids

Stainless steel crowns are very popular amongst young children. This procedure is a dental restoration and it’s to treat severe decay or damaged teeth in children. We will delve deeper into what they are, the purpose, benefits and what to expect during your procedure at SmileTown: Just Kids Dentistry.

What are Stainless Steel Crowns?

Stainless steel crowns are prefabricated metal caps that will protect the crown of the tooth which covers any decayed parts.

These stainless steel crowns are designed so they can restore the function and strength of the primary teeth. While doing so, they prevent further decay or damage since the cap is metal.

These stainless steel crowns are mainly used in primary teeth, thus that’s why they are popular among the adolescence.

What are the Benefits of Stainless Steel Crowns?

The main reason why they’re great is because they are metal which is a highly durable material and can withstand the bite force of the child when chewing or grinding. They also prevent further tooth decay like we mentioned above.

Another main reason why stainless steel crowns are great is because they are cost effective, compared to other dental restorations.

What Does the Procedure Look Like for Stainless Steel Crowns?

To begin, usually this procedure is done when the child is under local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia. Having your child go under sedation can make them have reduced stress and dental anxiety.

They will first have a consultation to discuss with our doctor which teeth need to be capped with stainless steel crowns and discuss other vital details, like medical history and more.

On treatment day, the general anaesthesiologist will be cleaning the decay in or around the tooth. Once this is completed, they will carefully cement and place a fitted stainless steel crown on the tooth, this will help restore its’ shape, function and appearance.

What Does Aftercare and Maintenance Look Like?

Once the treatment is done, our dentist will be giving you instructions on how to take the best care of the crowns. This will include avoiding hard, sticky and chewy candies etc.

At home, you will want to help your child brush and floss their teeth regularly to help keep the area around the stainless steel crown free of any plaque buildup.

The child may need a follow up appointment with our dentist to ensure that the crown can remain secure and functional. During this time it would also be beneficial to ask more questions!

To conclude, stainless steel crowns are great at restoring severely decayed or damaged baby teeth while being relatively cost effective to other dental restoration methods.

If you have any questions or concerns about stainless steel crowns for your childs’ oral health, please call SmileTown: Just Kids Dentistry at (519) 749-991 or by submitting a form here.

FAQ

Of course, stainless steel crowns for kids are safe. They are composed of strong materials, which bear the forces of chewing and protect the weak teeth. These crowns are quite often utilized in children’s dentistry because they work well and are safe for use in the human body. Furthermore, stainless steel crowns tend to be more resistant to fracture and wear, which makes them more suitable for the dental treatment of children.

The longevity of stainless steel crowns placed on baby teeth can range from 5-10 years based on a number of variables, including level of oral hygiene and dietary practices. They are built to bear the pressures of chewing, which makes them ideal for a child’s restorations. Periodic dental visits will facilitate the maintenance of the crowns for the entire duration they will be in place.

Caring for stainless steel crowns is pretty easy, as it does not differ from the usual care one has to provide to his or her teeth. Brushing at least twice is mandatory, in addition to flossing around the crown for the proper functioning of the steel crown in the mouth so as to prevent any plaque accumulation. It is important also to do routine maintenance like dental check-ups every once in a while so that the state of the crown can be ascertained. Refrain from eating hard or chewing sticky things that can ruin the crown, which will keep it efficient for its use.

Stainless steel crowns safeguard a child’s teeth by ensuring a robust and safe shield for old and damaged teeth. They restore the tooth’s shape, size, and function, preventing further decay and protecting the underlying structure, thereby inhibiting further decay and safeguarding the inner tooth structure. Such crowns are highly beneficial for deciduous teeth because they can bear the brunt of chewing and also help in holding space until the eruption of the adult teeth.

Because of their strength and low price, stainless steel crowns are mainly used for primary teeth in children. However, they can also be appropriate for permanent teeth in some cases, e.g., covering a broken tooth or following root therapy. Dentists may advise the use of stainless steel crowns for adults where the options provided are not appropriate. Always ask your dentist for advice specific to you.