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Practical Tips for Taking Care of Your Crowns

4/28/2018

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What are dental crowns?

There are times when teeth need to be extracted. For instance, if your teeth are suffering from massive decay, it has to be extracted and repaired using crowns. Now, this might have got you wondering; what are dental crowns?

Dental crowns, which are also known as caps are used for covering misshapen or decayed teeth. They are very helpful in restoring the tooth size, shape, and proper functioning.  Dental crowns have the power to restore the beauty of your decayed or chipped teeth through the process of placing porcelain, a metal shell, or gold over the affected tooth or teeth. However, like your teeth, taking care of your crowns is very essential, if you want it to stay healthy and functional for years to come.

At Walker Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we just don’t take care of your teeth; we take care of your smile also. Quality oral health is critical to your overall health and your sense of self-confidence. We can help you: call us at (972) 462-9800.

Do you have temporary crowns? Here are helpful tips for taking care of your crowns

If you are visiting us for the first time at Walker Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, the help we render in taking care of your crowns will include an examination of your tooth, creating its impression, and where necessary, placing a temporary crown. A temporary crown is to help in preserving the tooth until placement of a permanent crown is complete.

Typically, the process will take 2 to 3 weeks to complete a turn-around time. This temporary crown needs to be cared for with all due diligence. Here are tips to ensure you are taking care of your crowns.

  1. Stay away from any chewy food, such as caramels or chewing gums. This will ensure your temporary crowns remain undamaged and in good shape for the time being.
  2. Try as much as possible to reduce your chewing force on the temporary crown. It is an excellent method to prolong the longevity of your dental crown.
  3. When it comes to a temporary dental crown, one way to ensure you are taking care of your crowns is to avoid eating hard food. Such foods are capable of breaking your temporary dental crown as well as limiting its long life.  
  4. Ensure thorough and regular cleaning of your gums, as they have the potential of becoming sore after completion of the treatment.
  5. A workable method of taking care of your crowns is by carefully using dental floss. When doing this, try as much as possible to slide it gently, and never lift it out with force.

If you have a broken dental crown, we have the means and expertise to help in taking care of your crowns. Contact your dentist at Walker Periodontics & Implant Dentistry (972) 462-9800, and our professional dentist will do more for you in taking care of your crowns than what a dental adhesive in pharmacy can do to help you. Taking care of your crowns temporarily also means you will have to remove it when going to sleep.

Permanent Crowns: here is how to ensure you are taking care of your crowns permanently

After we have provided you with a final crown at Walker Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we strongly advise you follow the same rules mentioned earlier when taking care of your crowns temporarily. This is more important during the first period after the placement. That is, you should avoid eating or chewing hard object, refrain from biting with force, use floss and brush your teeth gently. During the week, make sure you rinse your mouth with warm and salted water. If you feel any form of hypersensitivity after the procedure, get yourself some over-the-counter pain relievers, especially if a tooth below the crown has a nerve, which will cause you to feel sensitivity towards cold or hot for a while.

At Walker Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we recommend some rules you can follow to ensure you are permanently taking care of your crowns after recovery. Here they are:

  1. Oral hygiene - When taking care of your crowns, you have to understand that every dental crown comes with an edge where it meets with the tooth. At Walker Periodontics & Implant Dentistry (972) 462-9800, we try everything necessarily to ensure that this edge is smooth, but it is practically impossible to keep it perfectly smooth. Therefore, ensure this area of your dental crown and tooth is thoroughly cleaned to prevent the development of any potential gum or cavity disease. To ensure you are taking care of your crowns in this regard, do the following:

     - Brush your teeth two times every day, using fluoride toothpaste.
     - Then floss them with solid floss.
     - After that, use interdental cleaners to take out any plaque

    Are you prone to developing cavities? Visit your dentist at Walker Periodontics & Implant Dentistry (972) 462-9800, and we will provide you a unique, top-quality fluoride gel that you can use during the night to prevent the teeth from decaying.  

  2. Reduce biting force - We have mentioned this before, but we have to repeat it because, dental crowns are not as durable as your regular healthy teeth. Therefore, it is good that you avoid biting fingernails and hard objects to ensure you are taking good care of your crowns and prolonging their lifespan. Another thing you will have to stop doing is teeth grinding or bruxism.

    Sometimes, you may be advised to use a safety night guard during sleep. You may also need them to protect your dental crowns during sports activities. Guards will also to help generally in taking care of your crowns.

How Walker Periodontics & Implant Dentistry (972) 462-9800 helps in taking care of your crowns

Like bridges, dental crowns are made to last. And with proper care, you can enjoy every bit of the restoration process for a lifetime. That is what we are committed to do. We can assist you in taking care of your crown through regular check-ups. At Walker Periodontics & Implant Dentistry, we will assess your dental crown and underlying structure of the tooth for any sign of damage. This gives us the ability to stop any possible problems from arising. It doesn’t stop there. We will also be able to clean the area thoroughly, using advanced technology—something you cannot get at home. We are proficient in providing the best and most innovative means for taking care of your crowns.

We can help you to smile again. Call Walker Periodontics & Implant Dentistry today at (972) 462-9800 for more information on taking care of your crowns.
18 Comments
Camille Devaux link
8/2/2018 02:43:43 pm

I like that you mentioned the importance of staying away from chewy foods. This is a wonderful way to make sure that you are taking care of your dental crowns. My aunt might like this tip as she may have to get dental crowns in the future.

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Sutton Turner link
8/24/2018 06:45:53 am

I am glad you said to stay away from any chewy food, such as caramels or chewing gums. I am getting dental crowns put on some of my teeth next week. I appreciate the tips on taking care of dental crowns.

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Joy Butler link
10/30/2018 01:44:15 pm

I have never had a crown, but my son has to get one. I will have to make sure he avoids chewy food so that the crown keeps up its purpose. I would hate to pay for a crown twice.

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Sutton Turner link
12/13/2018 08:22:10 am

I am glad you said to avoid any chewy food after you get your dental crowns. I need some crowns installed in my mouth. Thanks for the tips on taking care of your dental crowns.

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Yoshiko Flora link
5/13/2019 05:42:41 pm

Reading your tip about staying away from caramels or chewing gums in order to keep one's temporary crowns in good shape. Learning about this made me worried about my daughter, who likes eating candies after and in-between meals. In case one of her teeth cracks while she is chewing, I will send her to an emergency dental service as soon as possible. Doing this will increase her chances of maintaining a full set of teeth until she grows older.

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Dental Crowns Essendon link
6/13/2019 06:52:27 pm

It's really important to have knowledge on how to take care of your dental crowns. Thanks for sharing.

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PV Smiles link
6/19/2019 04:28:05 am

the facts have been discussed is really important. keep doing that!

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kate hansen link
10/16/2019 11:39:58 am

It was helpful when you said that you should stay away from chewy food. I've been thinking about finding a dentist to give me a crown. I'll make sure to keep these tips in mind for when I get a dental crown!

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Skyler Williams link
10/23/2019 10:12:53 am

Thank you for your tip to not eat chewy foods such as caramels or gum. My wife is having issues with her gums bleeding when she brushes her teeth but she just got some temporary crowns placed. I'll make sure that she doesn't eat any chewy foods, but I think we need to take her to a periodontist.

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Ellie Davis link
11/14/2019 09:39:14 am

It really helped when you said that staying away from caramels and chewing gums will keep your temporary crown in good shape. My mother is thinking about the dental crown procedure, and we are looking for advice to help her during the recovery process. I will let her know your recommendations about staying away from chewing food to help her recovery.

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Sabrina Addams link
2/7/2020 01:57:18 pm

My grandma on my dad's side is thinking of getting dental crowns to help restore the look and function of her teeth. She wants some tips to know how to take care of them well, so I liked reading that she should be gentle when flossing and avoid caramels and other food that is hard on your teeth. I am visiting her this Sunday and will tell her these suggestions to help then.

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Kristofer Van Wagner link
3/26/2020 04:36:26 am

My brother-in-law is getting dental crowns next week and he has been clueless about how to take care of his dental crowns once it's implanted. I like that you listed some very practical tips, such as refraining from eating chewy foods as it might potentially damage his dental crown. I also appreciate that you mentioned we can use dental floss to thoroughly clean our teeth after every meal. I am meeting with him tonight and I will share these useful tips.

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Harbor Smiles link
11/2/2021 06:39:35 pm

Thanks for this very educational blog post! Dental crowns are used to cover up dental implants or natural teeth that have been lost due to tooth decay, injury, gum disease, etc. Crowns are typically made of porcelain or metal and can be cemented onto the surrounding teeth.

It is important for you to take care of your dental crown so that it can remain healthy for as long as possible. Here are some tips to help you take care of your crown:

- Brush your teeth twice a day using fluoride toothpaste
- Clean between the teeth with dental floss at least once per day
- Brush your tongue to remove bacteria
- Avoid chewing ice or hard foods that could break the seal on the crown
- Eat soft foods until your mouth heals after surgery

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Summit Smiles link
12/14/2021 11:08:46 pm

Thank you for this educational blog post! Dental crowns are a typical dental technique for repairing teeth that have been broken. They can be made of porcelain, metal, resin composite, or gold and are also known as dental crowns or veneers.

A dental crown is a treatment that completely covers the tooth. Depending on the severity of the injury, it can be utilized on a single tooth or a group of teeth. A dentist will clean a tooth completely, fill it with a dental filling, and then crown it.

A dental crown helps to prevent further damage and restores the function and beauty of your smile!

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    Stephen S. Walker, D.D.S., M.S. 

    Dr. Walker is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Periodontology. ​He grew up in Dallas and attended Baylor College of Dentistry.  While at Baylor, he was a member of the Odontological Honors Society and was selected to receive the Oral Biology Award and Merritt-Parks Award in Periodontics.

    ​After earning his D.D.S. degree, Dr. Walker continued his education in Periodontics at Baylor College of Dentistry. At the end of his three-year residency, Dr. Walker received his certificate in Periodontology and Masters of Science degree.

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