At Western Smiles Dental Care, we understand the importance of maintaining your dental crown to ensure it lasts as long as possible. Our team is dedicated to providing detailed guidance and support to help you care for your dental crown effectively. By partnering with our patients, we aim to ensure each dental crown is stable, durable and customised to each patient’s unique needs.
Proper Oral Hygiene with Dental Crowns
Just like natural teeth, dental crowns require proper care, such as:
- Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste.
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
- Floss gently and thoroughly.
Foods to Avoid to Protect Your Tooth Crown
We recommend avoiding hard foods like ice or hard candies and sticky foods like caramel and taffy. Instead, we encourage patients to eat softer foods and cut tough foods into smaller pieces to ease the chewing process.
Habits That May Compromise Your Dental Crown
Certain habits can be detrimental to the lifespan of your dental crown. Nail biting and teeth grinding (bruxism) exert excessive force on crowns, risking damage or dislodgement. If you grind your teeth at night, ask your Western Smiles Dental Care dentist about a night guard to protect your smile.
The Importance of Regular Dental Checks
Regular dental checks allow your dentist to monitor your crown and the underlying gum and bone structure, ensuring everything remains in good condition. Professional dental cleans also help remove plaque and tartar that can build up around the crown, potentially leading to decay and gum disease.
What to Do If Your Crown Is Damaged or Lost
If you notice your dental crown is loose, damaged or missing, we invite you to contact Western Smiles Dental Care immediately. A broken or lost crown is not just an aesthetic issue but also leaves the underlying tooth susceptible to damage and decay. Our dental team can provide a temporary solution or replace the dental crown to restore a smile’s functionality and appearance.
Our Mirrabooka Dental Clinic Welcomes Your Call!
By adhering to the above guidelines, patients can ensure dental crowns remain functional and attractive for years.
We welcome your call to our dental clinic and welcome patients from Mirrabooka, Perth and beyond.