Dental crowns are among the most versatile and durable teeth replacement solutions available today. When cared for properly, porcelain dental crowns could even last 10 or so years. Dr. John Murphy, Dr. Patrick Murphy, and Dr. Natalie Shlosman, our dentists here at Murphy Dental Group in Milton, MA, frequently use porcelain crowns for fixing a variety of cosmetic dental imperfections and bolstering teeth that have been ruined due to trauma or decay.
Whether you’ve been fitted with one or several dental crowns, these simple guidelines will help ensure that you can enjoy the benefits they provide for many years to come.
Refrain From Eating Hard and Sticky Food Items
Chewing on hard food items like candies could fracture, crack, or chip your porcelain crown. Likewise, very chewy or sticky foods could lead to issues, either through loosening or weakening the crown due to sticky debris that gets trapped between the gum and the crown.
Be Extra Diligent With Your Oral Care Routine
Remember that while a crown is synthetic, you still have to care for the real tooth underneath it. So make sure to brush and floss thoroughly, paying extra attention to the gum line because debris could get lodged between the gum and porcelain crown or the adjacent teeth.
Only Use Your Teeth For Eating and Chewing
This rule is particularly important for crowns. Because even if porcelain crowns are immensely sturdy, using them for things other than eating or chewing could damage them. Additionally, hard objects might splinter and then get trapped between the gums, or worse, damage them.
Get Teeth Grinding Treated
Clenching and grinding your teeth might not seem that serious, but they could actually wear down the teeth prematurely. So if you know or suspect that you grind your teeth, consult with your dentist in Milton, MA, for proper treatment that will keep your porcelain crowns and natural teeth protected.
Check-In With Your Dentist Regularly
Routine professional teeth cleanings and oral health checks two times a year are vital to ensuring that your oral health is in great condition. In turn, this will help make sure that your gums as well as your crown-capped teeth remain healthy.
Talk to Us To Find Out More About Porcelain Crowns
Get in touch with your Milton, MA, dentist, Dr. John Murphy, Dr. Patrick Murphy, or Dr. Natalie Shlosman here at Murphy Dental Group by calling (617) 696-3900.