Precautions You Need for Taking Care of Your Teeth After Getting Dental Crowns In Phoenix

Many people in Phoenix are now getting dental crowns for a better smile. And thanks to your dental crowns, your newly restored teeth can now function normally and can look great while doing it. But you need to follow some instructions after getting dental crowns to protect your tooth and sore gums. The American Dental Association also recommends these procedures for maintaining a crowned tooth. Whether you have a permanent crown or a temporary crown, let’s take a look at some of the aftercare steps you should follow to keep your tooth in good condition.

Brush And Floss Properly

Even after getting your dental crown, you need routine oral care to keep your teeth healthy and sound. Brush the dental crown carefully to remove the sticky plaque and floss properly to remove germs and food particles trapped between the dental crown and your gum. A water pick (oral irrigator) is a fantastic way to keep your crowns in good shape.

Getting Rid Of Bad Habits

Chewing your nails and grinding your teeth can weaken or loosen your dental crown. If you use your teeth to open bottle caps or chew ice, then it can really damage your dental crowns.

Sometimes, hard objects can splinter and get lodged between your gum. So pay attention to the area where your gum meets the teeth while doing your daily oral hygiene routine.

Using A Night Guard

A lot of people clench and grind their teeth while sleeping. So that means they can seriously damage their dental crowns, not to mention their TMJ joint. Just biting can exert 200 pounds of pressure per square inch. If you have a grinding habit, you can use a night guard to cushion your teeth and protect your dental crown while sleeping. Over the counter or internet purchased night guards are not recommended and could cause the problems to get worse.  See Dr. Harman for a night guard that is custom made for your mouth and condition.

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride treatments at your dental hygiene visits are important to help your crowns last longer.  Crown seams (margins) rest on root surface of tooth where there is no enamel.  Fluoride helps to mineralize these surfaces making them as strong as possible and more resistant to the bacteria in your mouth causing a cavity under the crown.

The Wrap Up

At Dr. John Harman care in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix, we are committed to helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. We will protect your natural teeth while ensuring that you will get proper care despite missing teeth. Regardless of how many teeth are missing or how many remaining teeth you still have, we will ensure that you receive the best possible diagnosis and care when you entrust your oral health with us. We will provide a thorough diagnosis for your overall health. We can provide the most value from the dentures we will offer you. We will provide the best treatment plan that includes when a partial denture is required and how to ensure that you won’t have any damaged teeth when you are in our care. We also offer routine and emergency dental care services at an affordable price. To schedule an appointment, contact us at (602) 840-5300 or visit our website at www.drjohnharman.com for more inquiries about your dental needs.

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