Start with brushing twice a day. Use a bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste then take a little extra time where the crown meets your gum. Food and plaque tend to stay in that area. Your crown is not the only thing you are trying to protect.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Two minutes of brushing, morning and night. The crown does not need treatment but the tooth underneath still needs care.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Floss around the crown carefully at the gumline because that small edge is easy to miss.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 If your crown feels loose or your bite changes suddenly don’t wait until it hurts. A quick trip to the dentist is the choice.<\/p>\r\n
Your crown is made to handle eating. Still chewing on hard objects is not a good idea. Ice is an example. So are habits like biting pens or opening packages with your teeth.<\/p>\r\n
Sticky foods also need attention. They can pull against a crown especially if the restoration is worn or the cement has weakened. You don’t need to worry about a sweet but making a habit of it is not good for your crown.<\/p>\r\n
A crown can sometimes cause problems without making a big noise at first. You might feel sensitivity. The crown may feel different when you bite. Food might start getting stuck in a spot that wasn’t there before.<\/p>\r\n
Those changes are worth talking to your dentist about especially if they keep happening.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Dental checkups are still important even if the crown feels perfect. Your dentist can check the restoration and the tooth under it during a visit.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Around the gumline watch for bleeding or swelling that keeps coming. That is something to bring up than ignore.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Do not chew ice. This is one of those habits that seems harmless until a tooth or crown says otherwise.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 If the crown chips, cracks,. Comes off save the piece if you can and see your dentist. Do not try to glue it yourself.<\/p>\r\n