Dental Crowns for Kids Cumming GA Families Trust — Durable, Protective Restoration
Dental crowns for kids are recommended when a baby or permanent tooth is too damaged or decayed for a filling alone. As a trusted provider of dental crowns for kids Cumming GA families rely on — with additional offices in Decatur, Peachtree Corners, and Marietta — Smiles for Kids uses pediatric dental crowns to protect and restore the tooth — preserving it until it naturally falls out and ensuring healthy development of the permanent tooth underneath.
A tooth crown for children at Smiles for Kids is placed with the same gentle, child-first approach that defines everything we do. Most dental crowns for kids can be completed in a single appointment, using the most appropriate crown type for your child’s specific tooth and situation. AAPD guidelines →
Tooth Crown Options: Children in Cumming, Decatur & Beyond
Not all dental crowns for kids are the same. Dr. Sharma selects the most appropriate crown type based on which tooth is affected, the extent of the damage, and your child’s age and clinical needs.
Stainless Steel Crowns: Pediatric Dentistry’s Most Durable Option
The most durable and widely used option for back teeth (molars). Stainless steel crowns for kids are strong, long-lasting, and can be placed in a single appointment. The gold standard kids dental crown for primary molars.
Tooth-Colored (Zirconia) Crowns:
For front teeth where appearance matters, a white zirconia tooth crown for children restores the tooth beautifully — natural-looking and durable.
Hall Technique:
For cooperative young patients with appropriate decay patterns, the Hall Technique places stainless steel crowns for kids without drilling — a gentler approach many children tolerate extremely well.
For smaller restorations, tooth-colored fillings may be sufficient.
Everything About Dental Crowns for Kids at Smiles for Kids
Pediatric dental crowns serve a critical function — protecting damaged teeth that still need to do their job in your child’s mouth for months or years before naturally falling out.
STEP 1
Examination & X-rays
Dr. Sharma confirms a crown is the right treatment, explains the recommendation clearly, and answers your questions before beginning.
STEP 2
Anesthesia & Preparation
Local anesthetic ensures your child is completely comfortable. The tooth is prepared to receive the dental crown.
STEP 3
Crown Placement
The appropriate pediatric dental crown is fitted precisely and cemented securely in place. Most appointments complete in under an hour.
STEP 4
Follow-Up Monitoring
We check the crowned tooth at every routine visit. Callthe location nearest to you with any concerns between appointments.
Saves the Tooth
A kids dental crown extends the functional life of a damaged tooth — preventing premature loss that could affect spacing, speech, and permanent tooth development.
Restores Normal Function
Dental crowns for kids allow your child to chew, speak, and smile normally — without the discomfort or difficulty that a severely damaged tooth causes.
Prevents Spread of Decay
Pediatric dental crowns fully seal the treated tooth, preventing bacteria from re-entering and new decay from developing on that tooth surface.
Single-Appointment Solution
In most cases, dental crowns for kids are completed in one visit — minimal disruption to your family’s schedule, maximum protection for your child’s tooth.
Why Choose Smiles for Kids for Dental Crowns for Kids?
Pediatric dental crowns require a specialist who understands children’s dental development and knows how to keep a young patient comfortable through a longer procedure. Dr. Sharma’s board certification and our team’s gentle, child-first approach ensure every dental crown placement is as easy as possible for your child — and that the result is clinically excellent.
- Dual board-certified pediatric dentist & orthodontist — rare expertise in one office
- Board certified by the American Board of Pediatric
- Dentistry & American Board of Orthodontics
- Gentle, child-first approach — even the most anxious patients leave with a smile
- Georgia Medicaid, PeachState & most major insurance plans accepted
- CareCredit & in-house financing available
- Saturday & early morning hours at Cumming, Decatur, and Peachtree Corners offices
Dr. Jyoti Sharma
Dual Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist & Orthodontist
Dr. Daniel Kerlan
DDS - Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Afsaneh Hamzehpour
DMD — General Dentist
Dr. Tu Tran
DDS — General Dentist
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Crowns for Kids
Insurance Coverage
We accept Georgia Medicaid, PeachState for Kids, and most major dental insurance plans. Our billing team verifies benefits before your appointment.
Transparent Pricing
Clear, upfront cost estimates before any treatment begins. Call 770-781-0203 for a quote.