Kids Tooth Team Michigan is Lake Orion's trusted source for white zirconia and stainless steel dental crowns for children. When a tooth needs more protection than a filling can provide, our Sprig-certified pediatric dentists restore it with precision, using the highest quality materials available in pediatric dentistry today. We serve families throughout Lake Orion, Orion Township, Auburn Hills, Oxford, Clarkston, Independence Township, Rochester Hills, and the surrounding communities of northern Oakland County.
A dental crown is a full-coverage restoration placed over a damaged or decayed tooth to bring it back to full strength and function. For children in Lake Orion and northern Oakland County, crowns are most often recommended when a cavity is too extensive for a filling to hold reliably, after a nerve treatment, or when a tooth has been weakened by trauma or fracture. A crown covers the entire visible surface of the tooth, sealing it completely and protecting it until it naturally falls out on its own schedule.
Dr. Kasey Stark is a Sprig-certified provider, meaning she has completed advanced specialty training in white zirconia crown placement for children. This is not a credential every pediatric dentist holds. Lake Orion families can access this level of expertise without leaving northern Oakland County.
Fillings in baby teeth carry a failure rate of 40 to 50 percent. Properly placed crowns succeed at a rate of 95 to 99 percent. When a tooth has significant decay or structural damage, a crown is the more reliable, longer-lasting solution by a wide margin.
Kids Tooth Team Michigan places white zirconia crowns on both front and back teeth. Sprig zirconia is stronger than stainless steel, completely biocompatible, and designed to look indistinguishable from a natural tooth. No silver crowns standing out in your child's smile.
Any tooth that has undergone a pulpotomy or pulpectomy requires a crown to seal and protect the remaining structure. Placing a crown immediately after the nerve treatment in the same appointment means one less visit for your Lake Orion family and full protection from day one.
Dr. Kasey Stark is a Sprig-certified provider, meaning she has completed advanced specialty training in white zirconia crown placement for children. This is not a credential every pediatric dentist holds. Lake Orion families can access this level of expertise without leaving northern Oakland County.
Fillings in baby teeth carry a failure rate of 40 to 50 percent. Properly placed crowns succeed at a rate of 95 to 99 percent. When a tooth has significant decay or structural damage, a crown is the more reliable, longer-lasting solution by a wide margin.
Kids Tooth Team Michigan places white zirconia crowns on both front and back teeth. Sprig zirconia is stronger than stainless steel, completely biocompatible, and designed to look indistinguishable from a natural tooth. No silver crowns standing out in your child's smile.
Any tooth that has undergone a pulpotomy or pulpectomy requires a crown to seal and protect the remaining structure. Placing a crown immediately after the nerve treatment in the same appointment means one less visit for your Lake Orion family and full protection from day one.
Our Lake Orion office exclusively uses Sprig brand zirconia crowns, the gold standard in pediatric white crown placement. Sprig crowns are 100 percent metal-free, biocompatible, chip-resistant, and designed to blend naturally with the teeth around them. Zirconia is stronger than stainless steel under biting and chewing forces, making it an excellent choice for both front and back teeth. We do not use off-brand or generic zirconia crowns. Sprig is the only brand we trust for our patients, and Dr. Kasey's Sprig certification ensures every placement meets the highest clinical standard.
When a stainless steel crown is the most clinically appropriate choice for a specific tooth or situation, our Lake Orion team offers this as a reliable and time-tested option. Our doctors review every case individually and will explain clearly why one crown type is being recommended over another so you can feel fully informed before any treatment begins.
For younger or more anxious children, the Hall Technique offers a way to place a stainless steel crown with no drilling and no numbing injection. The tooth is cleaned and disinfected, and the crown is cemented directly into place. It is not the right fit for every tooth, but for appropriate cases it is one of the most comfortable, low-intervention crown options available in pediatric dentistry.
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We start by reviewing X-rays and examining the tooth in question. If a crown is recommended, we explain exactly which type, why it is the best fit for your child's situation, and what the appointment will look like from start to finish.
The treatment area is numbed with local anesthesia and nitrous oxide is offered when appropriate. The tooth is prepared and the Sprig crown is fitted and placed in a single visit. Your child may feel some pressure during the procedure but should not experience pain.
Before leaving our Lake Orion office, we walk you through what to expect over the next day or two, which foods to avoid initially, and what signs to watch for at home. Most children feel back to normal the same day.
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In many cases, yes. Baby teeth with significant decay or structural damage cannot be reliably restored with a filling alone. A crown protects the tooth, prevents infection from spreading, and holds the space needed for the permanent tooth developing beneath it. Treating the tooth properly now avoids more complex and costly care later.
Sprig is the leading clinical brand in pediatric white zirconia crowns, and not all zirconia crowns are equal. Sprig crowns are precision-engineered for pediatric teeth, fully biocompatible, and placed using a technique that requires advanced certification training. Many practices use off-brand alternatives to reduce costs. At Kids Tooth Team Michigan, we use only Sprig because it is the best option available for your child.
Yes. For appropriate cases, our Lake Orion team can place a stainless steel crown using the Hall Technique, which requires no drilling and no numbing injection. We will let you know during the exam whether this approach is a good fit for your child's specific tooth.
Many crown appointments are completed comfortably with local anesthesia alone. For younger children, more anxious patients, or more involved cases, we offer nitrous oxide to help your child stay relaxed throughout. We discuss sedation options with every family before the appointment so you can make the best decision for your child.
A Sprig zirconia crown placed by our Lake Orion team is designed to remain stable and functional until the baby tooth falls out naturally. With regular six-month checkups and good at-home hygiene, the crown should not require replacement before that time.
Absolutely. Kids Tooth Team Michigan offers free second opinion consultations. If your child has been recommended a crown elsewhere and you want to confirm the diagnosis or explore your options, we are happy to take a look and give you an honest, thorough assessment.
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