If your child has a tooth that is damaged beyond what a simple filling can repair, a dental crown may be needed to properly restore and strengthen the tooth. Our gentle and skilled pediatric dentists specialize in restoring smiles from babies to teens. We offer top quality solutions in both white and silver crowns at our Sugar Land office.
Depending on the location of the damaged tooth, a silver (stainless steel) or white crown is used. A silver crown is usually placed on the back teeth. This type of crown is made of strong stainless steel and provides the needed durability for your child's everyday chewing function. They can even withstand teeth clenching and teeth grinding habits, which can occur during nighttime sleep for many kids. The silver crowns have been proven safe and are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
White crowns are made from porcelain and are used on the front teeth for a repair that looks like your child’s enamel. Porcelain crowns are just as durable as stainless steel but provide a natural appearance to keep your child's smile metal-free. We use white crowns when necessary to improve the appearance and strength of a decayed or broken tooth.
Unlike stainless steel options, white porcelain crowns are prefabricated rather than custom-made for each. White crowns may also be used on the back teeth, where they will be white on the face and silver on the back.
Sweetpea Smiles works with many dental insurance companies, and we are happy to file and track your claims to help you maximize your benefits. We are in-network with most PPO plans which include the following: Cigna, MetLife, Delta Dental, Aetna, Guardian, BlueCross BlueShield, United Health Care, Principal, and Boon Chapman.
If you don't see your insurance listed here, please give us a call, we are more than happy to help you.
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If you prefer to speak to a team member, please call our Sugar Land office at (281) 643-0706 or our Richmond office at (832) 479-1466.
If you prefer to speak to a team member, please call our Sugar Land office at (281) 643-0706 or our Richmond office at (832) 479-1466.
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