A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cover that is placed on a tooth that is severely decayed or damaged. The dentist repairs the damaged tooth by filling the resin, but it may not hold the parts of the tooth together well. To ensure the damaged tooth sticks together, a dental crown is installed on the tooth. The dental crown can also be used to fix a discoloured tooth. Once you have installed a dental crown, you will have to take care of it. The crown is prone to break if not taken proper care of it.
The dental crowns can last from five to fifteen years. But the longevity of a dental crown also depends on the kind of oral hygiene you maintain. Brush and floss daily. And rinse your mouth with an antibacterial mouthwash, especially on the area with the crown.
Bad habits like teeth grinding and chewing your nails can lead to chipping crown. Also, some people like to chew ice, and ice is very unhealthy for dental crowns. Such habits can loosen the crown and cause you trouble. So getting rid of such habits will save your crown.
Using a night guard will be very helpful. Some people have the habit of teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. The grinding will not only wear down the tooth and the crown, but also lead the crown to come loose and pop off. The night guard will make sure that your upper and lower teeth do not touch.
Once you are done with your dental crown treatment, there are some food items that you need to avoid. Food items that are hard and sticky like nuts, chewing gum, sticky desserts, hard candies and crunchy vegetables should be avoided. The food can lead to loose and pop up your dental crown.
After installing a dental crown, you are free from the treatment, but ensure you have regular visits to the dentist. Regular visits to the dentist are important because they will be able to identify any problem with the dental crown before it gets worse. When chewing or biting, if you feel any pain, set an appointment immediately with the dentist. If there will be any problem, the dentist will be able to cure it.
Following these tips will help you to take care of your dental crown effectively. You will be able to save yourself from any severe problem with the crown. Our dentists are experts you can reach to our dentists for any services.