How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
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Dental crowns are restorations that helps to restore your smile. You will find that they help to cover up damaged or compromised teeth while restoring functioning to your mouth. You’ll be able to chew and eat better with a new crown, and you’ll feel more confident in the way that you look. The crown procedure is easy and quick, and the realistic-looking materials used to make the crown are incredibly durable.
What’s a Crown and Why is it Needed?
A crown is made out of realistic-looking materials that mimic the feel and look of real teeth. Crowns are often placed over teeth that are damaged, broken, fractured or otherwise vulnerable. It is important that you care for your crown as you would any other tooth to keep it looking its best. Crowns can be placed on practically any tooth within the mouth, providing you with a full and even smile.
How Long Does a Crown Last?
On average, a dental crown can last for anywhere from five to 15 years. The amount of time that your crown lasts will vary depending on how well you take care of it and the amount of force and pressure that is put onto the restoration. For example, a person who grinds their teeth in their sleep will find that their crowns last a lot less than a person who doesn’t grind their teeth. If you continually chew on hard objects and foods, like ice and pens, you’ll find that you put unnecessary wear on the crown, causing it to break, crack or fracture over time. It’s not uncommon for some patients to have crowns that are much older than 15 years, so careful maintenance and hygiene is important in keeping the crown looking and feeling its best.
Tips for Maintaining Your Crown
The best way to maintain your crown is with regular dental checkups. These checkups are helpful because they allow us to check for any problems with the crown and provide necessary care when needed. You should be taking care of your crown at home with brushing and flossing. Crowns cannot be whitened anymore than they were when first placed, so avoiding whitening treatments to lighten the crown can help to keep it lasting a long time.
If you’d like to come into our office with low wait times to find out more about dental crowns, call us today and we will be happy to get you in for an appointment.
Crowns are similar to a cap that is placed over a tooth, and are used to save and restore a damagedtooth. Crowns look natural and allow patients to use their tooth again. The color of a crown canalsobematched to your natural teeth, and crowns help to make damaged teeth strong again.
When Would a Crown be Necessary?
- To repair a cracked or damaged tooth
- After root canal treatment
- To help restore a misshapen or stained tooth
- To repair an existing crown that does not fit properly
Crowns can last anywhere between 5 to 15 years depending onwear and tear. Over time if thecrownfaces a higher level of wear and tear, this can lead to theneed for crown replacement. Ifyou use goodoral hygiene and you are careful with your crown they can last up to 25-30 years.
Tips To Help Your Crown Last Longer
- Avoid biting down on hard objects or foods to prevent wear and tear of the crown.
- Attend regular cleanings in our office so we can ensure all looks good and your crown remains healthy.
- Avoid grinding or clenching your teeth. If you suffer from bruxism we may recommend a mouth guard.
- Make sure you are brushing and flossing daily, and you pay attention to the crown area while brushing.
If you experience any pain in oraround your crown, or notice any cracks or chips please contact ouroffice immediately. We will get you in to be seen as soon as possible.
Looking To Find Out More About Crowns?
If you are interested in finding out more about crowns and how they may benefit you, schedule aconsultation in our office. We provide a detailed consultation process for all of our patients,andcanrecommend treatment options that work for you. Your oral health is our priority,and we go above andbeyond to provide the highest level of care for all of our patients.
To schedule an appointment please contact our office,and our friendly staff will be happy to assist you.
