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Stainless Steel Crowns

When decay has destroyed a tooth to the extent that there is little support for a filling, or a nerve treatment had to be performed, it is best to surround the tooth with a crown. If a crown is not placed, the remaining portion of the severely weakened tooth may fracture necessitating extraction. Stainless steel crowns are used to fix back teeth and occasionally front teeth where plastic is not easily retained.

To avoid the cost and time of replacement, please avoid sticky foods such as hard candy, caramel and taffy.

The crowned tooth will fall out normally when the
permanent successor is ready to come in.