Kingston TN
Let’s face it: cosmetic dentistry turns your smile into a beautiful investment. And like every other investment, we want to protect that smile so it lasts!
Properly maintained cosmetic dentistry, such as dental crowns, can last for decades. Crowns – also called “caps” – are strong, dental restorations that mimic our natural teeth in form and function. They cover and protect a broken or injured tooth and are also used to help other cosmetic dental procedures, like implants and bridges, look and function like natural teeth.
On today’s blog, our Kingston cosmetic dentists share valuable tips to help you maximize the life of your dental crown.
Brush and Floss
While dental crowns can’t decay, they need routine maintenance, just like our natural teeth. Consistent oral hygiene practices will help protect your new crown and the teeth and gums around it. Daily oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing, keeps the area around your crown and gum line clean and healthy. Our Harriman dentists recommend brushing twice a day and flossing daily to prevent plaque and bacteria from accumulating around your dental crown. These routine practices will also help prevent gum disease.
Avoid Hard or Sticky Foods
Dental crowns are made from porcelain, making them very durable and unlikely to loosen. But just like natural teeth, dental crowns could be damaged during the consumption of certain foods, such as hard candies, nuts, popcorn and even crunchy bread. Avoiding this is simple: Just be cognizant of the foods that could cause damage and practice simple caution and moderation.
Treat Bruxism
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common problem that can lead to serious dental issues like tooth loss and gum disease. It can also damage existing dental fillings, bridges and crowns.
Our Rockwood cosmetic dentist explains: dental crowns have shorter lifespans in patients with bruxism due to jaw movement and the intense pressure applied to the crown while grinding teeth. A custom night guard is one preventative measure we can take to protect natural teeth along with dental crowns. Once you’re accustomed to wearing a mouthguard at night, you may be surprised at how much better you feel! People who wear night guards report sleeping better and deeper, helping them feel more refreshed during the day.
Wear A Mouthguard
Just as important as wearing a night guard to prevent teeth grinding at night is wearing a mouthguard while playing contact sports. Mouth guards protect and preserve teeth and gums along with dental crowns, fillings and other restorations. Ask us about our custom-made sports guards.
Visit Our Dental Office
Routine dental visits to our Kingston, Harriman or Rockwood practice will ensure the continued health and stability of your cosmetic dental applications, including crowns. When you’re in our office for your routine dental exam, our staff will evaluate your teeth and existing dental work to determine if any issues may need to be addressed.
Dental Crowns in Kingston, TN
Dental crowns are an investment in you. Maintaining a bright, beautiful, bright smile after cosmetic dentistry is not unlike caring for your natural teeth. If you have questions about our restorative dentistry options or want to schedule a consultation, call LakeView Dental Arts at (865) 376-9687, or request an appointment online.
