Dental crowns are an excellent way to preserve a tooth with significant damage due to injury, decay, or infection. But to ensure that your new restoration lasts as long as possible, you’ll need to take proper care of it. Here’s how long you can expect your dental crown to help complete your beautiful, healthy smile, and what you can do to keep it looking and working its best.
What is a Dental Crown?
Think of a dental crown as a deluxe filling. However, instead of restoring in a spot where your dentist has removed enamel, the prosthetic fits over the reshaped tooth like cap. Dental crowns are ideal for teeth with large amounts of damage, including cavities, decay, cracks, and infections. They can be made of a variety of materials, but most are customized to look and feel just like your real teeth.
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
With proper care and use, you can expect your crown to last about ten years before you’ll need to replace it, but this will depend on how well you take care of it. It is also important to note that crowns placed on front teeth may last a bit longer than those in the back of the mouth, as the front teeth are subject to less wear and tear from chewing.
What Can I Do to Make My Dental Crown Last as Long as Possible?
To ensure that your dental crown lasts as long as possible, maintain excellent oral hygiene, including brushing twice a day and flossing daily, and avoid using your restoration to eat anything too sticky or hard like ice cubes or hard candies. Furthermore, never use your crown to open packaging, bite your fingernails, or chew on inedible items like pen caps.
Finally, to keep a close eye on the health of your smile and your dental crown, don’t skip your regular, preventive oral health exams and cleanings. These are your biannual opportunities to get a whiter, brighter smile and keep an eye out for any emerging problems that could result in you needing to replace your dental crowns.
To learn more about how dental crowns can restore your teeth and provide you with a beautiful pain-free smile, schedule an appointment with your dentist today!
About Our Practice
At Grateful Dentists, Dr. Danzig and Dr. Snook are proud to offer durable, lifelike dental crowns to repair your damaged teeth and restore your gorgeous grin. If you’re ready to take charge of your oral health, don’t wait for your regular preventive appointment to get help. Visit us today for dental crowns today and get a healthier, happier mouth! To schedule your appointment, visit our website or call 978-667-5807.