Foods to Avoid With a Dental Crown

Hard Foods Can Put Your Crown Under Pressure

Hard foods are the thing to be careful with. Biting into something firm can push a strong force on the crown especially if you’re still getting used to the new tooth.

• Ice is not a choice around crowns. Chewing it creates pressure and isn’t worth the risk.

• Hard sweets can cause problems because they need a lot of force to break especially when you bite them with the crowned tooth.

• Nuts are usually okay if they’re soft enough to chew without effort.. Very hard nuts should be avoided or eaten with care.

Don’t treat your crowned tooth like a tool. It’s tempting to use it as a bottle opener or to crack things but that happens more often than you think. Your teeth get pulled into jobs all the time.

The Chewy Stuff

Chewy sweets are probably the easiest to avoid. Caramel is especially sticky. It clings to the crown pulls at it and leaves sugar near the edges of the tooth where decay can start.

Sticky dried fruit can act the same way. If you do eat it keep the portion small and clean around the crown after.

What You Can Eat Instead

You don’t need to follow a diet just because you have a crown. Choose foods that don’t require a lot of chewing effort from the tooth.

• Soft bread is usually comfortable during the first few days after getting the crown.

• Cooked vegetables are easier to handle than ones that need a strong crunch.

• Yogurt is an option when chewing feels awkward. It’s also easy to eat on a day when your mouth feels sensitive.

What About Sugary Foods?

You don’t have to stop eating sugar just because you have a crown. The real concern is letting sugary foods stay in your mouth for long. Even though the crown itself doesn’t decay, the natural tooth next to it can still develop cavities.

So if you’re choosing between snacking on sweets all afternoon or having them with a meal going with the meal is better.. Remember to brush and clean between your teeth just as you always did.

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