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Care Guidelines After
Getting a Dental Crown
Theoretically, a dental crown can last
a lifetime. For most people, a crown
lasts an average of five to 15 years.
The amount of time that your crown
lasts depends upon the materials
from which it is made.
Good oral health habits also extend
the life span of your dental crown.
After your crown is placed,
it functions like a natural tooth.
Taking care of your crown is just
as easy as caring for your other
teeth with a few minor adjustments.
Follow the
After Care
Instructions
Dental cement is used to hold
permanent crowns in place.
This material is strong, but it needs
time to set.
Your dentist may ask you to avoid
eating for at least 30 minutes after
they place the crown.
This helps to keep it from moving
before the cement sets.
You’ll also be asked to avoid eating
sticky, chewy or hard foods for the
first 24 hours.
Waiting longer is even better.
Feel Free
to Brush and
Floss Normally
Brushing your crown helps to remove
plaque that causes tooth decay.
You’ll especially want to pay attention
to the crown’s margins.
This area where the crown
meets the gums is prone
to accumulating plaque that
can contribute to gum disease.
Flossing is also perfectly fine.
We’ll show you how to glide the floss
between your crown and the adjacent
tooth if you are nervous.
Water flossers are another option that
you can use to spray away food debris
between your teeth.
Try to Avoid
Bad Habits
Biting your nails, chewing on pencils
and other hard materials place stress
on your crown.
You can still enjoy your favorite
crunchy foods with permanent crowns.
Anything non-food items that are
harder than a chip or carrot could
damage the restoration.
Try to find other ways to manage
stress that don’t hurt your teeth
such as playing with a fidget toy.
Stop Smoking
Ceramic and porcelain crowns
can match your teeth.
They are also resistant to staining
but only to a point.
Tobacco products can stain crowns
just like they do natural teeth.
Quitting