Pediatric Dental Crowns in Newport Beach, CA
Restoring and protecting children's teeth when a filling is not enough.
Natural-Looking Protection for Growing Smiles
Pediatric tooth-colored crowns can restore and protect a child's tooth when a cavity, injury, or weakened structure is too significant for a simple filling. These natural-looking crowns cover the visible part of the tooth, helping restore strength, comfort, and function.
Need a crown evaluation? Call 949-706-7006 to schedule with Dr. Daghlian.
A Natural-Looking Option
Tooth-colored pediatric crowns are designed to blend naturally with surrounding teeth, using esthetic, biocompatible materials selected for durability and appearance.
Dr. Daghlian will evaluate whether a crown, filling, or another treatment is most appropriate for your child's needs.
When a Crown May Be Recommended
A pediatric dental crown may be recommended when a tooth has:
Protecting Baby Teeth With Crowns
Why Protecting Baby Teeth Matters
Baby teeth help children chew, speak, and hold space for permanent teeth. Untreated damage can lead to pain, infection, or early tooth loss.
What Happens During Treatment
The damaged part is removed, the tooth is shaped, and the tooth-colored crown is placed securely over the remaining structure.
Dental Crown FAQs
The lifespan depends on the tooth being treated, your child's bite, oral hygiene, diet, and whether the crown is on a baby tooth or permanent tooth. Crowns are checked during routine dental visits.
The tooth is kept comfortable during treatment with appropriate numbing when needed. Dr. Daghlian also uses gentle communication and a child-centered approach to help children feel safe.
A crown may be recommended when a tooth has too much decay or damage for a filling to protect it predictably. Crowns cover more of the tooth structure and provide stronger protection for weakened teeth.
In many cases, children can return to normal eating once numbness wears off, but your dental team may recommend avoiding very sticky or hard foods that could damage the crown.