With excellent home care and routine dental checkups, dental crowns can potentially last for 10 to 15 years. Today's crowns are durable and aesthetic, restoring beauty and function to your smile.
Caring for Your Dental Crown at Home
There are some steps you can take to protect the longevity of your crown.
- Consistent Brushing and Flossing — Brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes will help protect your crown. It cannot decay, but the remaining tooth structure underneath it can. Flossing is essential for removing plaque between teeth.
- Don't Use Your Teeth as Tools — Never use your natural teeth or crowned teeth to open or carry things.
- Avoid Sticky or Hard Foods — Biting directly into hard foods could crack or damage your crown, while sticky foods can pull it off your tooth.
- Wear Protective Night Guards — If you clench or grind (bruxism) your teeth at night, be sure to wear a night guard to protect your teeth and crowns from the damage bruxism can cause.
Want to Learn More about Dental Crowns in Newmarket?
Contact your Smilehaus Newmarket team at (365) 909 3999 if you have questions about dental crowns or would like to schedule an appointment.