4 Reasons Why Your Child May Need A Crown
It can be unnerving and stressful when you take your child to the dentist, especially if they are not comfortable or are crying and feeling anxious. When you hear the words that your child needs a crown this can be even more stressful, but a necessary dental tool to help improve the health of their smile. Here are 4 reasons why your child may need a crown. 1. They have tooth decay that has compromised the structure of the tooth. A filling may not be enough to support a tooth that has too much decay. 2. The tooth may be broken or chipped significantly. In this case a crown will be placed to recreate the tooth structure that has been lost. 3. A crown allows your child to eat and drink foods that they would regularly consume. 4. The tooth has become infected. When this occurs the pulp may need to be re...