5 ways to Take Care of Your Porcelain Crowns

Crowns are caps your dentist places on damaged teeth. Teeth damage can result from tooth decay or injuries. There are various crown types, including porcelain, resin, and metal. Novi porcelain crowns mimic the natural appearance of your teeth and improve your smile. Dentists recommend porcelain crowns if you suffer metal allergies. Porcelain crowns can be all ceramic or all porcelain.

You can use porcelain crowns for posterior and front teeth. The materials used to make porcelain are safe and do not irritate your gums. You can use porcelain crowns to reshape a crooked tooth, replace a filling that has fallen or become loose, protect your tooth after the root canal process, and cover tooth decay.

1. Brush and floss regularly

Although crowns are artificial, the underneath tooth and gum require routine care to maintain oral health. Ensure you brush properly to remove the sticky plaque that can accumulate on your tooth surface, leading to cavities. Floss at least once a day to remove food debris that may be trapped between your crown and gum or the adjacent teeth. If you have a temporary crown, floss carefully so as not to dislodge it.

2. Avoid putting unnecessary objects in your mouth

Avoid bad habits like biting your nails and chewing pencils, ice, or bottle caps. These habits can crack, break or chip your crowns. Avoiding putting these materials in your mouth also protects your natural teeth from damage. Complex substances can splinter and get stacked between your gums or harm them. Avoid putting unnecessary things in your mouth to protect your teeth, gums, and overall mouth health.

3. Use a night guard

You can avoid grinding and clenching your teeth when you are awake. In most cases, you will not be aware you are grinding your teeth while sleeping. Clenching may not seem severe, but it may lead to complications like jaw problems later in life. These habits can exact pressure on your crowns leading to breakage or chipping. Your doctor can custom a night guard to cushion your teeth and protect your crown while you sleep.

4. Regular dental checkup

You should visit your dentist after every six months for an oral checkup. During the appointment, your doctor will look at your crowns to ensure they are in place and have no damage. Dental cleaning is essential to clean up tartar and plaque on your gums and teeth that cannot be removed by regular brushing and flossing. Professional cleaning ensures the gums surrounding the crown, and the supporting tooth stays healthy.

5. Avoid eating sticky and hard foods

Crowns are strong, but like regular teeth, they can be damaged. Chewing ice, hard things like candy can crack or chip your crowns. Sticky foods can loosen or weaken your crowns or get trapped between your gums and crowns. Porcelain crowns are made to be durable and stain resistant, do ensure you avoid some foods that can discolor your crowns. Any damage or staining means you have to replace your crowns.

Porcelain crowns are strong and durable and can last five to ten years. Ensure you practice correct dental hygiene for prolonged durability. Schedule an appointment at Novi Family Dentistry for porcelain crown placement to protect your teeth from further damage.

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