Before the crown is put in place your dentist needs to make sure the tooth underneath is strong enough to hold it. If there is any decay or an infection that issue must be fixed first. Otherwise you are just putting a cover over a problem that is still there.<\/p>\r\n
Your own daily habits are important too. Keep brushing around the tooth and keep cleaning between your teeth as you normally do. Don’t start brushing just because you are getting a crown. That won’t help the tooth more than before.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Keep the area clean even if the tooth feels hard to reach. Plaque doesn’t know you are having treatment soon.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Avoid biting down hard on the damaged tooth especially if part of the tooth is already weak.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 If you clench or grind your teeth at night mention it. This habit can put pressure on crowns and its better to fix it early.<\/p>\r\n
The first day can feel a bit strange. Your bite might feel different. The crowned tooth might feel noticeable when you chew. Usually your mouth gets used to the change quickly.<\/p>\r\n
If your bite still feels wrong after a few days don’t just accept it. A crown that is too high can put pressure every time you close your mouth. A small fix from your dentist can make a difference.<\/p>\r\n
Brush twice a day with a toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Be careful to clean around the gum line because the tooth next to the crown is still your tooth and it needs the same care as the rest of your mouth.<\/p>\r\n
Flossing is also important. Slide the floss gently around the crown of pulling it down into the gums. If the area feels tight ask your dentist to show you the way to clean it.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Sticky sweets should be eaten with care because they can pull at the crown especially if the cement has weakened.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Crunching ice is not a habit. Your crown doesn’t need to be part of the experiment.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Regular dental visits are worth keeping because your dentist can spot any changes around the crown before they become a problem.<\/p>\r\n
Pain when you bite down should not be ignored. A loose feeling, an edge or sudden sensitivity after everything had felt fine should also be taken seriously.<\/p>\r\n
Good crown care is not complicated. It mostly means treating the crowned tooth like part of your mouth than something separate. Once that becomes natural you stop noticing it.<\/p>\r\n