If your child develops major decay that can\u2019t be corrected with a dental filling, the best solution is often restoring and protecting that tooth with a dental crown<\/a>. The most common type of crown used for kids is generally a metal or stainless steel crown. These options have been preferred for so long because of their durability, but nobody likes the look of metal on a front tooth. It becomes a prominent, immediately visible feature of your child\u2019s smile and can make them self-conscious.<\/p>\n Cosmetic dentistry and crown materials have improved a lot in recent years, however, so has there been an improvement in materials for kids\u2019 crowns, too?<\/p>\n EZCrowns by Sprig answers this question with action, creating durable, aesthetic crowns for kids. Since these crowns are designed specifically for kids, they maintain the durability you need from a kids\u2019 crown while blending in with your child\u2019s natural teeth to keep their smile bright and confident. But what sets these crowns apart from traditional options? Our Prince Frederick pediatric dentistry team has put together a guide to help you learn more about EZCrowns by Sprig and how they can benefit your child\u2019s oral health and confidence.<\/p>\n EZCrowns by Sprig are the first zirconia crowns ever designed specifically for kids and meant to go over baby teeth. Zirconia is considered a ceramic material, but it\u2019s made from zirconium oxide, which is very similar to titanium. The composition of these crowns gives them unique benefits, blending the strengths of metal and ceramic crowns to create aesthetic crowns for kids that still have the strength and longevity you need from a kids\u2019 dental crown. Although the material is relatively new, it\u2019s only been used for permanent crowns in adult dentistry\u2014until now!<\/p>\n Just like other aesthetic crowns, zirconia crowns are highly customizable. They\u2019re naturally white and can be tinted to match the natural shade of your child\u2019s teeth<\/a>, and each crown\u2019s size and shape are carefully designed and chosen to complement your child\u2019s facial features.<\/p>\n This customizability helps them blend in naturally with the rest of your child\u2019s smile and makes them the most natural-looking crown option for children. While resin crowns can also be tinted to match the shade of your child\u2019s natural teeth, zirconia<\/a> crowns look more natural\u2014and they look natural for longer. Unlike resin crowns, they won\u2019t develop stains or discoloration over time, so they continue looking natural in the long term.<\/p>\n Since your child\u2019s crown is made just for them using detailed impressions of their teeth, their crown will fit perfectly into its space. This means it won\u2019t just look natural. It will also feel natural! The ability of EZCrowns to look and feel completely natural means that your child won\u2019t notice their dental crown in their mouth, and neither will anyone else! Your child will be able to continue to build their self-confidence without worrying about their smile, simply feeling free to continue sharing their bright, beautiful smile with everyone they meet.<\/p>\n EZCrowns don\u2019t just look and feel natural\u2014they are natural. Since zirconia is related to titanium, it\u2019s completely biocompatible. This means that your body recognizes the crown as a natural part of it, so the crown won\u2019t irritate your child\u2019s mouth and gums. There are also no known allergies to zirconia, making it very hypoallergenic. Even if your child has metal allergies, which can be a barrier to other types of metal crowns, they\u2019re very unlikely to have a reaction to zirconia crowns. These factors add to the natural feel of EZCrowns and make them a particularly good choice for sensitive little ones.<\/p>\n Despite being considered a ceramic crown, zirconia crowns have the strength and durability of the metal they\u2019re derived from. In fact, zirconium is as strong as tungsten and titanium, making it harder than stainless steel or silver. It\u2019s also corrosion-resistant. This makes it an incredibly strong, durable material for dental crowns and especially ideal for kids\u2019 dental crowns.<\/p>\n After all, kids are incredibly active and are still developing hand-eye coordination, so they\u2019re particularly accident-prone. Whether they simply fall while they\u2019re playing or take a hit to the face during a sports game, you want your child\u2019s dental crown<\/a> to be durable enough to withstand accidents as well as to handle the wear and tear of daily use. The durability and fracture resistance<\/a> of zirconia crowns ensure that they\u2019re up to this task.<\/p>\n Despite this strength, zirconia crowns are also gentle on your child\u2019s other teeth. They produce less wear on the teeth opposite them than porcelain crowns, which are the popular aesthetic option for adults, cause on the teeth opposite them. Plus, the durability of zirconia crowns means that they\u2019re in it for the long haul. They can last decades, so as long as you make sure your child is caring for their teeth with great oral hygiene, you shouldn\u2019t have to worry about needing to replace an EZCrown on one of their baby teeth.<\/p>\n This means that your child will only have to go through the crown placement process once!<\/p>\n EZCrowns by Sprig provide a mixture of qualities from metal and ceramic crowns that make them a truly ideal option for restoring your little one\u2019s teeth. Not only are they gentle on your child\u2019s teeth and gums, but they\u2019re strong and durable enough to stand up to the wear and tear they need to in a child\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n Perhaps most importantly, they do all this while looking and feeling completely natural, giving your child the gift of being able to continue growing their self-confidence along with\u2014rather than in spite of\u2014their smile!<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to learn more about EZCrowns by Sprig, how to choose the best dental crown for your child<\/a>, or how to protect your child from cavities, feel free to schedule a consultation<\/a> at our Waldorf pediatric dentistry office at any time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Improving Your Child\u2019s Oral Health and Confidence With Aesthetic Crowns If your child develops major decay that can\u2019t be corrected with a dental filling, the best solution is often restoring and protecting that tooth with a dental crown. The most common type of crown used for kids is generally a metal or stainless steel crown. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":204784,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[166],"yoast_head":"\nWhat are EZCrowns by Sprig?<\/h2>\n
Zirconia looks and feels perfectly natural.<\/h2>\n
These crowns are biocompatible.<\/h2>\n
They\u2019re also incredibly strong and durable.<\/h2>\n
Find out if EZCrowns by Sprig are right for your child.<\/h2>\n