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Dental crowns are extremely effective for patients who require tooth restoration, even when the tooth is severely damaged. These durable dental crowns blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, and can last you for many years to come with proper care.
Read on to find out exactly how to best care for your new dental crown so you can keep smiling for years to come.
In general, a dental crown can last between five and 15 years, sometimes even longer. With the right home care, crowns have the potential to last you a lifetime all depending on the amount of stress the crown is exposed to and a person’s oral hygiene habits.
The most common reasons a dental crown fails before it’s time are:
Although a crowned tooth doesn’t require any special care, it does need to be protected from damage and decay, just like the other natural teeth in your mouth. To keep your crown in the best shape possible, you should:
Seeing your dentist on a regular basis, at least twice a year, will help to keep a closer set of eyes on your crown and we will watch for any signs of decay, damage, or bite issues that you may be experiencing without ever realizing.
Even though a dental crown has the potential to last you a lifetime with consistent good oral hygiene, regular professional dental cleanings, and regular dental checkups, overtime, you and your dentist will need to be looking for any signs that a crown may need to be soon replaced.
Common signs your crown may need to be replaced include:
If you have concerns about an existing dental crown, Hoffman Dental Care can examine you and provide you with the guidance you need to determine if the crown needs to be replaced or is a concern at all. If you ever notice that your crown is broken, chipped, cracked, or is causing you pain and discomfort, our staff is here to help, even if the crown was initially placed by another dentist.