Taking Care of Your Dental Crowns

Columbia Dental is a warm, inviting SPA-themed dentist facility in Hamilton, and is rated as one of the best places by Hulafrog for dental treatment. Dr. Avani Patel, D.M.D. is a trusted dentist who practices adults and kids’ dentistry, along with Dr. Steven Reff, Dr. Pankaj Puri (Orthodontist).  

Dental crowns are designed to last for many years and look like a natural part of your smile. Without proper care, however, cracks or tooth decay may start to develop. Luckily, there are simple ways you can take care of your crowns to ensure they will look and feel amazing for a long time!

One extremely important step you can take to care for your dental crown is to maintain your oral hygiene routine. This means brushing and flossing your teeth daily, rinsing your mouth with anti-bacterial mouthwash, and continuing to visit your dentist every six months. When you are brushing and flossing, make sure to pay extra attention to the crown, since it is necessary to remove any plaque or food particles that may be trapped between the crown and the surrounding gums or teeth. Regularly visiting the dentist is crucial as well, since a professional cleaning will ensure the surrounding gums and supporting tooth stay healthy.

To reduce the strain and wear and to avoid chips and cracks in your crown, you should take steps that prevent teeth grinding. To do this, we recommend using a night guard, since this will decrease your ability to grind your teeth during your sleep, which could eventually wear down your teeth and crown or cause the crown to pop off. You should also try to break bad habits, such as nail chewing, ice chewing, or using your teeth to open items. These actions, as well as eating sticky and chewy foods, can chip, crack, or loosen your crown. Therefore, by maintaining your oral hygiene routine and minimizing actions harmful to dental crowns, you can have a crown that will enhance your smile for many years!

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Dr. Avani Patel DMD Dr. Avani Patel DMD is a highly rated dentist, serving Hamilton, Trenton, Bordentown NJ, with her quality practice and an awesome team!