Back Tooth Crowns Care Tips

Keep the Crown Clean

The crown itself can’t get a cavity. The tooth underneath it still can. That little detail is easy to forget. Plaque can collect around the edge of the crown. If you let it hang around the gum near that edge can become irritated.

Brush twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Take your time around the crown’s edges of scrubbing harder. More pressure doesn’t mean cleaning.

Don’t Skip Between the Teeth

• A water flosser is handy if regular floss keeps feeling awkward around the crown though you still need to clean along the gumline.

• If the gum bleeds once after you’ve neglected the area don’t panic. Keep cleaning and watch whether the bleeding settles.

Be Careful With Hard Foods

You don’t need to live on food forever. That’s unnecessary.. Chewing ice is a bad idea and hard candy is another habit I’d drop if you have a back tooth crown because the force is concentrated on a small area.

Sticky foods deserve some caution too. They can tug at a crown especially if it hasn’t been in place for long. If something feels like it’s trying to pull the crown stop wrestling with it.

Watch for Changes

• A pain when you bite down especially if it keeps happening isn’t something I’d ignore.

• A feeling crown needs a dentist’s attention rather than a tube of household glue. Seriously never glue it yourself.

• Swelling near the tooth or pain that wakes you up at night is a reason to call sooner rather than later.

Keep Your Dental Visits

Even a well-cared-for crown needs to be checked. Your dentist can look around the crown’s edges. See whether the tooth underneath is staying healthy. They can also spot wear that you probably won’t notice in a bathroom mirror.

Don’t assume a crown lasts forever. Many do last for years with care but how long yours lasts depends on your bite and daily habits too.

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