Introduction
A child’s smile can make things right if you  ever have a bad day. To preserve it, parents can go to a great extent; be it complicated surgeries, multiple visits to the paediatric dentist and so on. Early detection and treatment of tooth decay can save the child from excruciating pain. Large cavities in their tiny teeth can be removed and the site can be sealed off with paediatric stainless steel crowns. Pointing to their metallic gleam and composition that falls in the category of alloy, it is natural to oppose their seating on decay treated teeth of a child. But, they have amazing benefits and perks to offer compared to the white crowns.
The stainless steel crowns for children’s teeth offer a low cost protection ($300-$500) for the damaged tooth. The white crowns can get dislodged, develop cracks and often get discoloured due to rough habits of toddlers to bite into anything they find handy, which not only includes food but toys as well. It is a frequent issue with kids failing to recognise the importance of dental hygiene and maintenance of newly seated crowns. Due to the dark metallic sheen of the SSC, it is preferred for the anterior teeth or the molars and premolars. Even if they come off, they can be replaced with ease by the dentist and do not involve heavy procedures.
The stainless steel crowns for children’s teeth are alloy material- a mix of carbon, chromium and iron which are specially prepared to suit the space of the affected t...