Dental Crowns
Strong, protective restorations for growing smiles.
When a tooth needs extra strength or repair, we use durable, child-friendly crowns to protect it and prevent further damage. Each crown restores both the shape and function of your child’s tooth, allowing them to eat, speak, and smile comfortably.
Clinically reviewed by Dr. Serena Yu, Lead Paediatric Dentist at Starlight Dental. A.B. Brown University (USA), DMD Tufts University (USA), Paediatric Dentistry NYU Langone (USA)
Why It’s Important
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Restores Broken Teeth
Shields and strengthens teeth weakened by decay or injury, preventing cracks and helping preserve your child’s natural tooth.
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Provides Comfort
Allows children to chew, speak, and smile comfortably again - reducing sensitivity and helping them enjoy everyday activities.
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Durable & Long-Lasting
Crafted from high-quality materials designed to last for years.
When a filling isn't enough, does your child need a crown?
Crowns come in when a tooth has lost too much structure for a filling to hold, from a large cavity, a fracture, or after a root canal on a baby tooth. Rather than pulling the tooth, a crown caps what's left, restoring its shape and letting your child keep chewing on both sides normally until the tooth is naturally ready to fall out (for baby teeth) or for the long term (adult teeth).
Stainless steel vs zirconia crowns for children
For back baby teeth, we typically use stainless steel crowns, faster to fit, and extremely durable. If aesthetics is a concern, we have white zirconia crowns for the front and back teeth. However, the white crowns don’t tend to be as durable.
What to expect at the appointment
The tooth is gently shaped to make room for the crown, then the crown is cemented into place, usually done in a single visit, with local anaesthetic for comfort, so there's no need for your child to come back for a second sitting.
FAQs
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Yes, it comes away naturally with the tooth, same as any baby tooth.
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They’re safe and fitted under local anaesthetic. Most kids feel nothing beyond mild pressure.
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It depends how much of the tooth is left, we’ll tell you at the check-up which is the right call.
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Baby tooth crowns last until the tooth exfoliates. Adult crowns typically last many years with good care.