When a cavity goes too deep for a filling, or a tooth has been cracked, fractured, or treated for an infection, a dental crown is the most reliable way to protect it. Kids Tooth Team Michigan offers white zirconia crowns and stainless steel crowns for children across Lake Orion, Fenton, and the surrounding communities of Oakland and Genesee counties, placed by Sprig-certified pediatric dentists with advanced training in crown placement for kids.
Not all white crowns are equal, and neither are the dentists placing them. At Kids Tooth Team Michigan, two things set our crown care apart: the training behind every placement and the materials we insist on using.
It matters who places the crown
Zirconia crowns require a higher level of precision and technique than traditional crowns, and not every pediatric dentist is trained to place them correctly. Every doctor at Kids Tooth Team Michigan is a certified Sprig Zirconia Crown provider, meaning your child's care meets the gold standard from the very first appointment. Dr. Kasey Stark brings additional expertise as a Sprig-certified provider and trains alongside a network of leading pediatric dental educators. When your child needs a crown, you can trust that the hands doing the work have the credentials to back it up.
It matters what crown they use
Some practices use lower-cost imitation products to cut overhead. At Kids Tooth Team Michigan, we use only Sprig, the premier all-zirconia crown designed specifically for growing smiles. Sprig crowns are completely biocompatible, resistant to chipping, and crafted to blend naturally with your child's surrounding teeth. They don't just look better than the alternatives. They perform better and support your child's long-term oral health.
If you've been told your child needs a crown and you have questions about the materials or the approach, it's always okay to ask. We're here to give you honest answers and expert care.
Fillings in baby teeth fail at a rate of 40 to 50 percent over time, while properly placed crowns succeed at a rate of 95 to 99 percent. For teeth with significant decay or structural damage, a crown is simply the more durable, more reliable option.
A crown covers and seals the complete tooth surface, protecting it from further decay and preventing bacteria from reaching the nerve. This is especially important after a pulpotomy or pulpectomy, where the tooth structure needs full coverage to remain stable.
Dr. Kasey Stark is a Sprig-certified provider with advanced clinical training in white zirconia crown placement for children. This certification means your child's crown is placed using the most current, evidence-based protocols by a provider who has completed rigorous specialty training in this specific technique.
White zirconia crowns are designed to match the appearance of natural teeth. No silver, no metal, no crowns that stand out in your child's smile. Kids leave our office with restorations that look as natural as the teeth around them.
Fillings in baby teeth fail at a rate of 40 to 50 percent over time, while properly placed crowns succeed at a rate of 95 to 99 percent. For teeth with significant decay or structural damage, a crown is simply the more durable, more reliable option.
A crown covers and seals the complete tooth surface, protecting it from further decay and preventing bacteria from reaching the nerve. This is especially important after a pulpotomy or pulpectomy, where the tooth structure needs full coverage to remain stable.
Dr. Kasey Stark is a Sprig-certified provider with advanced clinical training in white zirconia crown placement for children. This certification means your child's crown is placed using the most current, evidence-based protocols by a provider who has completed rigorous specialty training in this specific technique.
White zirconia crowns are designed to match the appearance of natural teeth. No silver, no metal, no crowns that stand out in your child's smile. Kids leave our office with restorations that look as natural as the teeth around them.
At Kids Tooth Team Michigan, we offer Sprig white zirconia crowns as our preferred tooth-colored restoration for children. Built from a natural-looking ceramic material, Sprig crowns are designed to look and feel just like a real tooth, making them an especially strong choice for restoring front teeth where appearance matters most.
Sprig crowns are 100 percent biocompatible, completely metal-free, and resistant to chipping under everyday biting and chewing forces. In fact, zirconia is stronger than stainless steel in terms of durability, which means Sprig crowns hold up beautifully on back teeth as well. Your child's smile will look completely natural as they grow, and the restored tooth will stay protected until it falls out on its own and is replaced by the permanent tooth coming in beneath it.
Every doctor at Kids Tooth Team Michigan is fully certified in Sprig zirconia crown placement. If you are looking for a lifelike, metal-free option for your child's damaged or decayed tooth, our team has the training and the materials to deliver it.
Stainless steel crowns are a trusted, time-tested option for restoring baby teeth, and at Kids Tooth Team Michigan, we use 3M stainless steel crowns for the cases where they are the right clinical choice. Available in a range of prefabricated sizes, they can typically be placed in a single appointment, often using the minimally invasive Hall Technique.
3M crowns are built from higher-quality materials than the cheaper alternatives used by many other practices, making them exceptionally durable and well-suited to protecting a baby tooth until it falls out naturally. When a stainless steel crown is the best option for your child, you can trust that we are using the best version of it.
The Hall Technique is a minimally invasive method of placing a stainless steel crown without drilling or numbing injections. The tooth is cleaned and disinfected, and a crown is attached using dental cement. This approach is particularly well-suited for younger children or more anxious patients who need effective treatment with the least possible intervention.
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We review X-rays and examine the tooth to confirm a crown is the right treatment. We walk you through the crown type being recommended, why it is the best fit, and what the appointment will involve before you make any decisions.
The tooth is prepared, the area is numbed, and sedation is offered when appropriate. For Sprig zirconia crowns, the crown is fitted and placed in a single visit. Your child should feel pressure but not pain throughout.
We provide specific aftercare instructions before you leave, including what foods to avoid and what to watch for at home. Most children return to normal activity the same day.
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Baby teeth with extensive decay or structural damage need the same level of protection as permanent teeth. A crown is often the only reliable way to restore a tooth that has too much damage for a filling, or that has undergone a nerve treatment. Leaving the tooth untreated risks infection, pain, and disruption to the permanent tooth developing below it.
White zirconia crowns are metal-free, tooth-colored, and designed to blend naturally with your child's smile. They are biocompatible, chip-resistant, and actually stronger than stainless steel in terms of resistance to biting forces. Stainless steel crowns are silver in color, extremely durable, and a clinically appropriate option in certain situations.
Sprig is the leading brand of white zirconia crowns for children, and Sprig certification requires advanced clinical training in their placement technique. Dr. Kasey Stark holds this certification, meaning she has completed specialty training beyond standard dental school or pediatric residency in this specific procedure.
Actually, in many cases a crown is less invasive than a filling, because less tooth structure needs to be removed. A filling requires drilling out all decayed material and surrounding enamel to create a stable base. A crown covers the entire tooth and can preserve more of the remaining structure while providing stronger, longer-lasting protection.
The area will be numbed with local anesthesia before any preparation begins. Nitrous oxide is available for children who benefit from additional relaxation. Your child may feel pressure and vibration during the procedure but should not feel pain. Some mild soreness in the gum area is normal for a day or two after placement.
A properly placed Sprig zirconia crown is designed to last until the baby tooth naturally falls out, which may be several years depending on your child's age and which tooth is treated. With good oral hygiene and regular six-month checkups, the crown should remain stable and functional throughout its intended lifespan.
Give us a call to chat with one of our friendly team members!