Stainless Steel Crowns
Durable stainless steel crowns from Dr. Raptis that protect badly decayed baby teeth and hold space for permanent teeth, often in a single visit.
A stainless steel crown, sometimes called an SSC, is a small, durable cap that covers a baby tooth. It's used when a tooth has too much decay or damage for a filling to hold up well. The crown protects what's left of the tooth so it can keep doing its job until it falls out naturally.
Dr. Raptis numbs the tooth, removes any decay, and gently shapes it. A crown is chosen to fit the tooth, adjusted as needed, and cemented in place. In most cases, it's all done in a single visit, and nitrous oxide is available to help your child relax.
A stainless steel crown restores full chewing function and protects a weak tooth from breaking or getting more decay. It also holds space for the permanent tooth underneath, which helps it come in where it should. Because these crowns are so durable, they rarely need repairs before the tooth falls out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about stainless steel crowns.
Children in New Boston, NH with a baby tooth that has extensive decay or a large cavity. These crowns are also used to protect a tooth after pulp therapy, sometimes called a baby root canal.
A comfortable, kid friendly visit with Dr. Raptis. Numbing and nitrous oxide are available, and we explain each step in simple terms so your child knows what to expect.
Usually a single visit of about 30 to 45 minutes per tooth.
Stainless steel crowns are a proven, long lasting way to save a baby tooth that a filling can't reliably restore. The crown comes out naturally along with the baby tooth when it's time.
Your child can eat normally once the numbness wears off. The gums around the crown may feel tender for a day or two, and the crown may feel a little different at first.
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Family and pediatric dentistry in New Boston, NH with Dr. Mejia, DMD and Dr. Raptis, DMD. We are accepting new patients.