Dental crowns – “caps” placed on top of an existing tooth that fully cover the portion of the tooth above the gumline – are cemented over top of your child’s natural tooth to become the tooth’s new outer surface. Since it’s important to keep the primary tooth intact, a dental crown is a great temporary restoration option to save the baby tooth until the permanent tooth can erupt and take its place. These dental crowns can be restored in just one appointment and can be cared for just like any normal tooth that must be flossed and brushed.