Tough protection for tiny teeth—built to last.
When your child needs strong, long-term protection for a baby tooth, stainless steel crowns are often the best solution. These pre-formed, silver-colored crowns are used to restore back molars that are too damaged for a filling. At Little Bee’s Pediatric Dentistry, we recommend stainless steel crowns when a cavity is deep, or when a tooth has undergone a baby root canal (pulpotomy). They’re incredibly durable, cost-effective, and designed to last until the tooth naturally falls out—helping your child chew, speak, and smile without discomfort.
Benefits of Stainless Steel Crowns
Long-Lasting Protection
Stainless steel crowns are known for their strength and durability, often lasting for years with minimal maintenance.
Ideal for Back Molars
Since they’re placed on molars, these crowns aren’t visible when your child smiles, making them a practical and effective choice.
Quick, Comfortable Placement
These crowns are pre-made in various sizes, which allows for faster appointments and fewer chair-time worries for your little one.
What we offer
What Sets Us Apart?
Specialized Pediatric Care
Our board-certified team has placed thousands of crowns on little teeth—we know how to make the process quick, gentle, and stress-free.
Compassionate, Child-Centered Visits
We explain everything in kid-friendly ways, use comforting techniques, and create a warm, safe space for every child to thrive—even those who are nervous or neurodivergent.
Transparent Communication with Parents
We walk you through every treatment option and explain when and why a stainless steel crown is needed—so you can make decisions with confidence.
The Stainless Steel Crown Process
Here's what you can expect.
Consultation
If a cavity is too large for a filling or your child has had a baby root canal, a stainless steel crown helps preserve the tooth and avoid early tooth loss. We’ll discuss which option is best for your child during their consultation.
Prepping the Tooth
During their visit, we gently remove the decay and shape the tooth to fit the crown. Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide are available to keep your child comfortable.
Fitting the Crown
We select the perfect size crown, adjust it as needed, and cement it into place—restoring full function to your child’s bite.
FAQs
Why choose a stainless steel crown instead of a filling?
Fillings work for smaller cavities, but when the damage is more extensive, a crown offers full coverage and longer-lasting protection—especially for molars, which do most of the chewing.
Will the crown fall out when the baby tooth does?
Yes! Stainless steel crowns are designed to stay in place until the baby tooth naturally exfoliates (falls out). It comes out right along with the tooth.
Is the crown appointment painful?
Not at all. We use gentle techniques and child-safe numbing to ensure your little one is comfortable. We also offer nitrous oxide to ease anxiety during the visit.