The crown itself won\u2019t decay,. The tooth underneath and the gum around it still need attention. That part is easy to forget because the zirconia feels so solid. It\u2019s strong yes. It\u2019s not immune to what\u2019s happening in the rest of your mouth.<\/p>\r\n
Brush twice a day with a bristled toothbrush. Take your time around the gumline than scrubbing hard. A gentle approach works better than trying to attack the crown like it\u2019s a stain on a kitchen counter. You\u2019re not cleaning a tile. You\u2019re protecting a balance between your crown and your natural tooth. A soft touch is all it takes.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Floss a day. Slide it gently than snapping it against the gum because that little bit of care makes a difference. The space between your teeth and the crown can be a trap for food and bacteria. A quick pass won\u2019t do it. You need a careful glide.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 An interdental brush can be useful if there\u2019s a space beside the crown though the right size depends on the gap. If you\u2019re unsure ask your hygienist. They\u2019ll help you pick a brush that fits without hurting.<\/p>\r\n
If floss keeps catching or shredding around the crown mention it at your appointment. A crown that\u2019s interfering with flossing deserves a look. You don\u2019t want a problem to grow in silence.<\/p>\r\n
You don\u2019t need to become nervous about eating but biting directly into very hard things is a habit worth dropping. Ice is the one. Hard sweets are another.. Using your teeth to crack something open is just asking for trouble.<\/p>\r\n
Honestly this is one of those habits worth changing even if you don\u2019t have a crown. Your natural teeth aren\u2019t thrilled about it either. Think of your crown as a not indestructible teammate. It\u2019s not there to take on the force of a peanut shell or a frozen apple. Be kind to it.<\/p>\r\n
A new crown can feel slightly strange at first. Your bite may feel different because your mouth is getting used to the shape. Usually that settles as you start chewing again. Your jaw adapts. Your muscles adjust.. It takes time.<\/p>\r\n
Call your dentist if the crown feels too high when you bite. The same goes for pain or sensitivity that isn\u2019t settling. A small adjustment can sometimes make the crown feel completely different. Don\u2019t wait for discomfort to turn into a problem. A quick visit can save you a lot of trouble.<\/p>\r\n
Zirconia itself is highly resistant to staining, which is one reason people like it for teeth. Still the area around the crown can collect plaque and surface stains. The crown might be stain-proof. The rest of your mouth isn\u2019t.<\/p>\r\n
Don\u2019t use whitening products just because the crown looks slightly different from nearby teeth. Zirconia won\u2019t whiten in the way as natural enamel so speak with your dentist before trying anything strong. You don\u2019t want to make the contrast worse. A little shade mismatch is normal. A big mismatch from over-bleaching is not.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Night-time brushing is the one I\u2019d never skip. Plaque has plenty of time to sit there while you\u2019re asleep. You don\u2019t want it building up overnight. A quick brush before bed is an effort with a big payoff.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 If you grind your teeth at night a dentist-made mouthguard is worth discussing. Constant pressure can put stress on a crown. A nightguard protects your crown and your natural teeth. It\u2019s a solution that can save you from bigger issues.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Regular check-ups keep the problems boring. Your dentist can check the crown\u2019s fit and the tooth underneath before a small issue becomes an one. Early detection is the kind of insurance.<\/p>\r\n
Brush Like You Mean It The crown itself won\u2019t decay,. The tooth underneath and the gum around it still need attention. That part is easy to forget because the zirconia feels so solid. It\u2019s strong yes. It\u2019s not immune to what\u2019s happening in the rest of your mouth. Brush twice a day with a bristled … Continue reading Zirconia Dental Crowns Care Tips: Keeping Your Crown in Good Shape<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4796","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4796"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4796\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4819,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4796\/revisions\/4819"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4796"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4796"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bridgedentalcosmetic.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4796"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}