Proper Care Of Your New Dental Implant Or Crown

If you’ve received a crown after a dental implant or root canal procedure, it’s important to take proper care of your crown to ensure it will last for a good long time. Even if a dental implant is received, and there is no natural tooth structure left, you will have to pay close attention to clearing your crown area of any plaque or debris if you wish to maintain your good oral health.

With a crown of any type, plaque will gather on the surface much like it will gather on the surface of a natural tooth. What this can do in the situation of a crown is collect plaque just under the gum line, which can cause gum disease or damage other adjacent teeth. Just as you brush, floss, and take care of your natural teeth, you want to do the same for your crown!

With a crown you will also want to avoid eating foods that are too chewy or sticky, such as many candies that tend to stick to and in between your teeth. These can place excess stress on your crown and cause it to become loose or damaged, creating a situation where you’ll need to have your crown replaced much more quickly than if you were to be gentle with it. A good rule of thumb to follow is that if a food is bad for your teeth, it will probably be even worse for your crown, and this is something you’ll want to keep in mind if you plan to have your crown last for a good long time.

Your crown should also be comfortable, and if it’s not, it’s important to tell your dentist right away. A crown that is seated incorrectly can throw off a person’s natural bite, and this can cause pain and straining around the area and in the jaw. In instances such as these, the crown may need to be ground down or replaced, and this should only be left to the professionals!

By caring for your crown as you would care for your natural teeth, you can make sure you have a crown that really serves its purpose in a positive way. Your crown shouldn’t be painful or uncomfortable, and it should give you an ample chewing surface you can use seamlessly, but this can only be the case if the crown is properly taken care of!