Teeth are
restored with dental crown
restorations for different reasons. It
may be that teeth are broken, damaged by decay, cracked, misshapen, or badly
discolored. Crown restorations can
be made of all metal, all ceramic, and porcelain fused to metal. A common
question from some patients when a crown
restoration is recommended by their dentist is the longevity of the crown.
The longevity largely weighs on their oral hygiene, oral habits and
regular checkups with their dentists.
Here are some of the oral care tips for the crown restorations:
1.
Practice
good oral hygiene
·
Brush
2x per day and floss daily
-use toothpaste with fluoride
-use antibacterial mouth wash
·
Use
interdental cleaners to help remove debris & interproximal dental plaque
that collects between teeth. They clean hard to reach tooth surfaces and reduce
the susceptibility of gum disease and tooth decay
- interdental brushes-clean
spaces between teeth
- rubber tips-massage the gums and help
to dislodge food particles and plaque to clean between the teeth
2.
Practice good oral habits
·
Avoid
grinding teeth, biting nails, chewing on ice, eating sticky or hard foods, and
using teeth to open packages. These
habits can potentially lead to loosening crown
restorations or fracturing the porcelain of the crown.
·
Grinding
teeth-talk to the dentist to find out the cause of the habit. The causes may be stress related, muscle
tension or malocclusion.
3.
Regular
Dental checkups
·
Dental
checkups and cleaning at least 2 times per year
·
Dental
x-rays to check on the crowns as
recommended by the dentist
Practice good
oral hygiene, good oral habits and visit your dentist for checkups are keys to
ensure the longevity of your dental crowns. Talk to your Glendora Dentist about these oral care tips.
Dr. Anna Lee is a general & cosmetic
dentist in Glendora, CA. If you have any questions about the types of crown restorations or need some advice
on keeping the crown restorations in
your mouth as long as possible, please call for a FREE consultation at
626-335-5114. You can visit us at www.annaleedds.com.
