It’s natural for a child to be unsure whether dental work will cause any kind of pain. When learning they need a dental crown to protect a vulnerable tooth, you, too, may wonder about the process. Fortunately, you and your child do not need to worry much when it comes to receiving a dental crown. Keep reading to learn what steps are necessary to put a dental crown in place and why it’s best not to wait.
What Are the Steps to Receive a Dental Crown?
Receiving a dental crown requires two appointments. During the first visit, your child’s pediatric dentist will administer local anesthesia to numb the tooth and its surrounding area. This will cause your child to feel no pain at all during their visit. The dentist will then clear out the diseased portions of the tooth. When this is finished, impressions of their smile will be captured and sent to a local laboratory. There, technicians will begin creating the custom dental crown.
Before leaving the first appointment, the dentist will equip your child with a temporary crown. This will keep the tooth protected between appointments.
Once the new crown is ready, you and your child will return to the dentist’s office and have the temporary replaced with the finalized restoration.
Why Is It Better for Your Child to Undergo Treatment Now?
Although your child may be nervous about the idea of having a dental crown put in place, the truth is that waiting too long for treatment can cause the problem area to worsen. This usually leads to increased discomfort.
Allowing the dentist to treat the issue sooner lowers the chances of further damage to your tooth while also creating a more comfortable and pain-free approach.
What is important for you and your child to remember is that once the crown is in place, good oral hygiene habits are essential. This reduces the risk of possible reinfection later on – a problem that can cause pain to form over time. However, with regular brushing and flossing, and dental checkups and cleanings every six months, your child can keep their new smile healthier so that the need for another dental crown does not arise.
About the Practice
Treehouse Pediatric Dentistry consists of multiple board-certified pediatric dentists on staff who remain committed to helping children experience positive and pain-free dental visits. No matter what kind of treatment is required while in our office, we make sure comfort is key. If your child requires some form of restorative care but is concerned about possible discomfort, visit our website or call (413) 779-3136.