Molar Crowns: Common Mistakes That Cause Trouble

Choosing a Crown without Seeing the Whole Tooth

The dentist has to inspect the amount of tooth that remains and whether there is additional damage before deciding to use a crown. Some teeth may require further treatment in addition to the crown.

Failing to Consider History Before the Crown

If the molar required a root canal, for instance, the dentist has to take this into account when deciding to place a crown. The same applies to teeth that have large old fillings. Simply covering a faulty filling will not benefit the patient.

Another common error is assuming that the more expensive the crown, the better. Although the type of material is important, the location of the crown and the amount of pressure it will be subjected to are also important factors.

Continuing to Use a Crown that Feels “Almost Right”

This type of advice should never be ignored. The adjustment period for a new crown is brief, but a high crown could cause the person to bite their mouth every time they close it. This discomfort should be brought to the attention of the dentist.

The dentist can easily make slight adjustments to the crown to correct the problem. Continuing to use the crown because it will eventually get used to is a sure way to cause damage.

Thinking of a Crown as an Indestructible Tooth

Biting ice cubes is a bad habit in general, especially for people with molar crowns. Chewing very hard food items puts unnecessary pressure on the crown and the tooth. This could cause cracks in the crown.

Avoiding hard food items such as ice cubes or candy is a good idea, particularly for people who have had a cracked tooth. Sticky sweets are not recommended either, especially for people who have recently had a crown.

Night grinders who unknowingly exert tremendous pressure on their teeth when they sleep should speak to their dentist about nighttime grinding. Talking to the dentist about the grinding is usually the best option if someone wakes up with painful jaw muscles.

Forgetting that the Crown Requires Special Care

The crown covers the visible portion of the tooth, but the gums have to be cared for as well. The tooth beneath the crown can also be affected if plaque builds up along the gum line that borders the crown. Proper brushing and flossing techniques are required to ensure plaque and food particles are removed.

Visiting the dentist for regular cleanings and checkups is always a good idea.

It allows the dentist to inspect the crown as well as the tooth beneath it. If the patient experiences constant discomfort, pain, swelling, looseness of the crown or a change in the way the mouth bites, they should not wait for the problem to disappear.

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