Ceramic Dental Crowns Care Tips: How to Keep Your Crown Looking Good

Keep the Crown Clean Every Day

Brush your teeth twice a day with a bristled toothbrush. Use pressure instead of hard scrubbing because aggressive brushing can irritate the gums around the crown.

Fluoride toothpaste is a choice. There is no need for a toothpaste just because you have had a ceramic crown fitted.

Do not forget the gumline. Plaque can collect where the crown meets the tooth, which can lead to gum irritation or decay around the remaining tooth structure.

Floss Around the Crown

Flossing deserves an extra attention after getting a crown. Slide the floss gently between the teeth of snapping it down into the gums. Then curve it around the tooth so you clean along the crown’s edge.

If regular floss feels awkward ask your dentist about another option. The best method is the one you will actually use every day.

Be Careful With Hard Foods

crowns are strong but they are not indestructible. Biting directly into something hard puts unnecessary force on the crown and the tooth underneath the crown.

• Ice chewing is a bad one especially if you have done it for years without thinking about it.

• Hard sweets are another trouble spot. They do not seem threatening until you bite down awkwardly.

• Using your teeth as tools honestly is not worth the risk. Opening packaging can wait.

You do not need to become nervous about eating. Just avoid testing how much force the crown can take.

Don’t Ignore Changes in Your Bite

The new crown should feel comfortable when you bite. The new crown may feel slightly different at first. You should not feel like one tooth of the crown is hitting before the rest of the crown.

That little adjustment can make a difference. So if the bite still feels wrong after you have had time to get used to the crown tell your dentist.

Protect Your Crown Long Term

If you grind your teeth at night mention it. A night guard can protect the crown from repeated pressure. I would much rather see someone use a night guard than replace a damaged crown later.

Also pay attention to anything. Persistent sensitivity deserves a check. So does pain when biting, a feeling or a crown that appears cracked or chipped.

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