07/21/2025
✨ Let’s Talk About Stainless Steel Crowns ✨
It’s no secret that kids can be hard on their teeth. 🦷 From toddlers that topple to crunchy chip-chomping children of all ages, stainless steel crowns (SSC) are often the best treatment option when extensive tooth decay cannot be restored with a simple filling.
Your child’s dentist might prescribe SSCs:
✅ When primary teeth have large cavities on multiple surfaces
✅ Following Pulp Therapy
Stainless Steel Crowns provide full coverage and protection to the remaining tooth structure
✅ When large fractures from trauma are present
So, why do pediatric dentists recommend stainless steel crowns over tooth-colored porcelain crowns? 🤔 Great question!
👉Stainless Steel Crowns are DURABLE! They are like tiny suits of armor for your child’s tooth and will help hold space for the permanent teeth that will follow.
👉They’re Quick, Easy, and Less Stressful for Everyone!
SSCs are pre-made so your child’s dentist can fit and place them successfully in one visit.
This helps our little busy besties get in and out of the dental chair and moving onto their next adventure.
👉They’re Affordable! Porcelain crowns are largely seen as “cosmetic”, especially on baby teeth, which means that most insurers won’t help out on the bill.💰
And since the baby teeth they protect will fall out when the time is right, most dentists agree that it’s best to choose a material that works well and won’t break the piggy-bank.
Bottom line? Stainless steel crowns are:
💪 Tough
🤑 Cost-effective
⏰ Quick to Place
Have additional questions? Our dental team is happy to talk through the best options for your child’s smile. 😃
