White & Silver Crowns That Keep Kids Smiling Confidently

When a baby tooth is too damaged for a simple filling, a dental crown can save it—protecting both your child’s oral health and self-confidence. At ABC Kids Dental Group, we offer tooth-colored (white) and stainless steel (silver) crowns that are safe, strong, and designed just for kids.
Families from Granada Hills, Pacoima, Sun Valley, San Fernando, Reseda, and nearby communities like Sylmar, North Hills, Panorama City, and Van Nuys trust our team to restore young smiles with care and expertise.

What Are Pediatric Crowns & Why Are They Needed?

Children’s enamel is thinner than adults’, making their teeth more vulnerable to fast-spreading cavities. When decay affects multiple surfaces—or reaches the nerve—a crown becomes the best option to:

• 🛡️ Protect the tooth from further damage
• 💪 Restore strength after a baby root canal
• 🦷 Maintain chewing ability and proper bite
• 🎨 Improve appearance (especially on front teeth)
• ⏳ Preserve the baby tooth until it falls out naturally

Keeping baby teeth in place helps guide adult teeth into proper alignment—preventing crowding, bite issues, and costly future treatments.

White vs. Silver Crowns — Which Is Right for Your Child?

We offer two effective types of crowns:

🎨 White Crowns (Zirconia or Resin)

• ✅ Metal-free and biocompatible
• ✅ Blend naturally with surrounding teeth
• ✅ Ideal for visible front teeth and esthetic zones
• ✅ Strong enough for chewing in most cases
• 👶 Great for image-conscious kids and parents alike

🪙 Silver Crowns (Stainless Steel)

• ✅ Extra durable — ideal for molars with heavy chewing
• ✅ Cost-effective and long-proven
• ✅ Typically placed on back teeth
• ⛔ More visible but still very functional

Our pediatric dentists will guide you in selecting the best crown based on tooth location, age, function, and cosmetic needs—whether you’re in Reseda, Winnetka, Arleta, or Mission Hills.

What’s the Process for Getting a Crown?

Most pediatric crown procedures are completed in just one visit and are entirely kid-friendly:

• 1️⃣ Local anesthesia numbs the area
• 2️⃣ Decay and damaged structure are gently removed
• 3️⃣ The tooth is shaped to fit the crown
• 4️⃣ A prefabricated crown is adjusted for fit
• 5️⃣ It’s securely cemented in place
• 6️⃣ The bite is checked and your child is good to go!

For children with anxiety or special needs, we offer options like nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or IV sedation to ensure a calm and comfortable experience.

How to Care for a Crown on a Baby Tooth?

Once the crown is placed:

• 🪥 Brush thoroughly (especially near the gum line)
• ❌ Avoid sticky foods like caramel, taffy, or gum
• 🧊 Limit hard snacks like popcorn kernels or ice
• 🌊 Use warm salt water rinses for minor gum tenderness
• 🩺 Keep up with regular checkups for monitoring

If a crown becomes loose or falls off, contact us immediately so we can reattach or replace it.

Do Crowns Hurt?

No! With gentle local anesthesia and sedation options available, your child won’t feel pain during the procedure. Any post-treatment tenderness typically fades quickly and rarely needs medication.