Today, dentists recommend dental crowns to patients with severely damaged teeth because they help restore a tooth's appearance and function. Read on to learn more about dental crowns and how your dentist at Wellington Dental, Dr. Maryann Jacko, Dr. Jonathan Siefker, or Dr. Leah Divito, can restore your damaged teeth at their office in Wellington, OH.
Dental Crowns
When dental crowns are placed over your tooth, they restore a damaged tooth to its natural size and shape. Crowns are usually made of porcelain or composite that are permanently cemented onto teeth extensively cracked, damaged, or decaying. The dental crown placement also makes it more durable while improving its appearance.
Dental crowns have many advantages, including:
- Custom-made: Dental crowns are custom-fitted to fit over every tooth while protecting what is underneath.
- Permanent: When dental crowns are cemented into place, they encase the tooth and last several years, but with proper, they care can last a lifetime.
- Provides protection: When the crown is affixed, a dental crown acts as a new cap on top of the tooth that holds it together and prevents it from breaking apart.
Caring for Dental Crowns
Dentists Dr. Jacko, Dr. Siefker, and Dr. Divito, will closely monitor your crown after placement to ensure proper fit and health during routine check-ups. In addition, the dentist's check-ups will help to prolong its life.
Patients should start or continue to brush their teeth twice a day while flossing once a day. If needed, you can ask your dentist about other effective oral care products, such as mouth wash, that help keep your crowns and teeth healthy.
When dental crowns are in place, you want to avoid chewing hard candies, ice, or other hard foods that can cause them to crack. In addition, a nightguard may be suggested by your dentist if you grind or clench your teeth at night. The guard can help protect your dental crown and surrounding teeth.
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When you receive a dental crown, you are helping to restore your tooth's natural size and shape while increasing its strength. Brushing and flossing regularly while scheduling regular check-ups with your dentists are all that's required to maintain your dental crown.
If you want to learn more about dental crowns, talk to Dr. Jacko, Dr. Siefker, or Dr. Divito at Wellington Dental at their office located in Wellington, OH, by calling for an appointment (440) 647-2752.