How to Make Your Dental Crowns Last  

Dental crowns in Lake Worth can seamlessly conceal your cosmetic imperfections while adding strength to damaged teeth. Besides being extremely versatile, crowns are also known for their durability. If you want your new crowns to give you years of healthy and beautiful smiles, you’ll have to learn how to take care of them. 

How to Properly Care for Your New Crowns

Steer Clear of Hard and Sticky Foods

Your crowns may be strong, but just like your natural teeth, they’re not indestructible. Whenever you chew on hard candies and ice, you run the risk of chipping, cracking, or breaking your crowns. When this happens, the dentist has to replace them earlier than they should.  

As you eat chewy foods, sticky bits of them get trapped between your gum and crown. Don’t be surprised if this habit will eventually weaken or loosen your crown.  

Practice Proper Oral Hygiene

Your crown covers the natural tooth that supports it. You’ll have to make sure that the tooth underneath stays healthy by brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing daily.  

Practicing proper oral hygiene can effectively remove plaque that may have accumulated on the surfaces of your crown and keep your crown looking its best. You may use a special toothpaste that’s designed for sensitive teeth if your crown-covered tooth is sensitive to hot or cold foods.  

Avoid Using Your Teeth as Tools

Don’t even think about opening bottle caps with your teeth. This will only cause you to chip or break your crowns and teeth. Protect your investment by kicking your bad habits. 

Keep Your Dental Crowns in Lake Worth Healthy!

Dr. Miguel Ferrer, DDS can help you keep your crowns and supporting teeth stay healthy and strong. Call us now to schedule your appointment.