{"id":198,"date":"2026-04-15T04:31:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodlandpedo.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2026-05-07T04:34:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T04:34:57","slug":"will-my-childs-dental-crown-hurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodlandpedo.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/15\/will-my-childs-dental-crown-hurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Will My Child\u2019s Dental Crown Hurt? What Parents Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As a parent, you may do your best to ensure your child takes care of their smile. However, they might\u2019ve ended up needing a dental crown<\/a>, whether from severe decay or damage. While you might know how beneficial they can be for their growing grin, you might be wondering if the process will be painful for them. To help put you at ease, here\u2019s what you need to know and how their pediatric dentist works to make it as easy as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Will My Child Be in Pain Getting a Dental Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order for a crown to be placed, a small amount of enamel will need to be removed on all sides of the affected tooth. Their provider will use state-of-the-art instruments, but this is the portion that parents are often worried about hurting. Thankfully, your child won\u2019t feel much during it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their mouth will be thoroughly numbed with powerful local anesthesia and given dental sedation<\/a> if they are especially nervous. Many often say they experience pressure, so that’s what your loved one might feel. The restoration will be placed, and they will be able to enjoy their restored smile right after. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can I Help My Child Manage Discomfort?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your child may start to feel sore after their treatment, but this is normal. Thankfully, it should go away over the next couple of days, but you can try to ease any tenderness with these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n