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When injuries, infections or decay compromise your child's teeth, durable crowns offer less invasive restoration with minimal removal of healthy tooth structure. Our pediatric specialists achieve over 95% success rates with these protective caps, ending discomfort while saving smiles. At Kids Tooth Team, we provide the full suite of crown options for rehabilitating children’s teeth. Dr. Alex, a Sprig-certified clinical faculty member, specializes in seamless placement of white crowns for natural aesthetics. This level of expertise makes our South Austin office the go-to for local families seeking prompt, pain-free restoration of little smiles.
Kids Tooth Team provides the most aesthetic restorations for growing smiles with our Sprig white crowns. Handcrafted with durable, translucent ceramic uniquely matching natural tooth coloration and texture, Sprig crowns appear indistinguishable from children’s natural teeth. Unlike metallic alternatives, these tooth-colored crowns allow beautiful, discreet treatment of front and some back baby teeth.
Our dentists also minimize removal of healthy tooth structure during placement thanks to Sprig’s patented bonded fit. This further preserves function and longevity of children's precious teeth compared to traditional crowns. Sprig’s advanced materials and conservative technique supported by Dr. Alex’s specialized certification deliver the form, resilience and precision that families seek to maintain their children’s oral health.
We rely on hardy stainless steel crowns to shield and restore damaged baby teeth. These pre-formed metallic caps come in assorted sizes, and are made from resilient surgical-grade steel to deliver lasting reinforcement.
We place the crowns in one appointment, minimizing disruption to families’ busy schedules. For wiggly patients, our dentists employ the no-shot, no-drill Hall Technique to perfectly place protective crowns while maintaining maximum comfort. With advanced materials and modern techniques, we’re committed to nurturing children’s dental health.
The Hall crown technique revolutionizes stainless steel crown placement for children, requiring no shots, drilling or grinding of healthy tooth structure. Instead, we use special cement to directly affix pre-sized caps onto affected teeth after cleaning. The crowns themselves halt underlying decay progression, allowing a sealed fit.
Though not right for every scenario, when appropriate, this Nobel Biocare lauded method spares kids considerable discomfort and apprehension. By concentrating on non-invasive dentistry, Kids Tooth Team puts care, compassion and your child’s exceptional wellbeing first.
The crown process begins with a thorough cleaning to remove plaque and debris around the tooth requiring restoration. Next, if undergoing traditional crown placement, our South Austin pediatric dentist numbs the area before gently removing decay and damaged structure. For Hall Technique crowns, these steps are skipped.
With the tooth contoured for an ideal fit, our team selects the proper stainless steel or white crown option and securely cements it into position over the natural tooth. Finally, kids bite down to set the crown completely. And just like that, your child’s tooth emerges protected and strong, ready to support their healthy smile for years of chewing, speaking and beaming ahead!
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Rather than weakening tiny teeth with oversized fillings, crowns reinforce the integrity of the tooth after extensive damage and decay is removed.
Following sports collisions, falls or blows that can crack enamel, crowns completely encase fractures to save broken teeth.
Crowns shield baby teeth after nerve treatments for severe infections, preventing recontamination.
One of the best ways to restore your child’s tooth after damage or decay is with Sprig white crowns in South Austin. These crowns have quite a few advantages over traditional stainless steel pediatric crowns.
Compared to stainless steel, zirconia is actually stronger! Sprig white dental crowns are made with a ceramic material that’s more resistant to the pressure of biting and chewing. This means less risk of damage or premature crown failure if you opt for Sprig white crowns from Dr. Alex at Kids Tooth Team.
Our Sprig white crowns are made of 100% biocompatible ceramic, which is suitable for children who are sensitive or even allergic to metals. With a Sprig dental crown, you can eliminate risks of metallic prosthetics and be confident in your child's positive experience.
Stainless steel pediatric dental crowns have an unnatural, metallic appearance, which makes their treatment obvious. Sprig white crowns are made of a tooth-colored ceramic material, available in lots of different shades to match your child’s natural smile. With a Sprig crown in South Austin, your child’s tooth will look and feel completely natural.
Kids are are often not diligent about brushing and flossing. That’s why Sprig white crowns are naturally resistant to the accumulation of bacteria-filled plaque. They also use internal “retention grooves” to ensure a tight seal around your child’s tooth, preventing further decay around the treated tooth. While you should always make sure your child is brushing and flossing properly, Sprig crowns give them a little extra protection from tooth decay.
To offer these particular white crowns, dentists must be properly trained in their placement by Sprig. This ensures that a dentist has the necessary knowledge to place crowns properly and provide the best possible treatment outcomes for young patients. At our office, Dr. Alex is Sprig-certified dentist in South Austin, so you can trust us to take great care of your little one’s teeth.
When families seek advanced pediatric dental crown solutions, Kids Tooth Team delivers exceptional expertise. Dr. Alex holds an elite Sprig certification and serves as a national faculty member teaching proper clinical protocols to other dentists. This specialized insight allows Dr. Alex to masterfully handle each case with precision-fit white zirconia crowns indistinguishable from natural teeth.
As both a regional thought leader and clinical specialist in the groundbreaking Sprig technique, Dr. Alex ensures children receive unmatched restorative care guided by research-backed best practices for pediatric patients’ unique needs. From start to finish, our family-friendly South Austin office provides compassionate support to ease treatment anxiety. By choosing Kids Tooth Team as your local Sprig providers, you gain access to the top tier of pediatric dental rehabilitation for your child’s healthy, radiant smile.
Kids Tooth Team provides families two pediatric crown options, both with impressive longevity:
Stainless Steel Crowns:
With proper homecare, stainless steel crowns last up to 10 years, making them ideal for short-term baby tooth restoration preceding natural tooth loss around ages 12-13.
Sprig White Crowns:
Crafted from resilient ceramic, Sprig crowns withstand the force of chewing for up to 20 years - longer than temporary baby teeth require. Their extended durability also suits permanent teeth.
Ultimately, the crown's lifespan outpaces children's baby teeth. So while Sprig crowns offer more longevity, both options reliably maintain function and space for emerging adult teeth.
Yes! When medically necessary, insurance policies usually assist with pediatric crown costs up to annual maximums. Both resilient stainless steel and natural white ceramic Sprig crowns meet dental necessity criteria for cracked, severely infected or decayed baby or adult teeth.
However, specifics on metallic versus tooth-colored crown coverage vary between providers. Carefully review your plan details to understand exclusions, deductibles, and reimbursement rates. If you're unsure of your coverage, contact your insurance provider for clarity.
Kids Tooth Team happily submits claims on your behalf, maximizing dental benefits to offset treatment expenses. We help parents access the financial assistance essential to rehabilitation for lasting oral wellness. Call today for specifics on pediatric crowns!
Pediatric dental crowns don't require any specialized aftercare or really any downtime at all. However, there are a few things you should be aware of after your child’s procedure.
Your child’s tooth may ache or feel sensitive after their pediatric dental crown treatment. This is expected, but should subside within 1-2 weeks. Slight bleeding or oozing is normal after a crown placement as well, and should subside within 24 hours.
Serious pain and discomfort that comes out of nowhere or keeps your child up at night is not normal. This could indicate that further treatment is needed. If your child complains of serious pain after their dental crown treatment, come back to Kids Tooth team for a follow-up with Dr. Alex.
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