One of the most common dental procedures that people will get at least once in their lives is a form of dental crown. Trinity residents should know that dental crowns are designed to bring functionality back to chipped or decaying teeth that are causing issues. Many people think that once they are on, they can be treated like real teeth, which can be true as they are a durable material, but you still need to be careful with what you are eating and how well you take care of your crowns. Here are some great ways that individuals can potentially avoid breaking their dental crowns.
Avoid Crunchy Foods
One of the biggest ways patients end up breaking or loosening their dental crown is when they try to eat something that is too hard or crunchy. The most notorious food for breaking crowns is peanut brittle, but there are many other foods that can do this too. When it comes to dental crowns, Trinity residents should not think they can’t eat any hard or crunchy foods, but they should be careful when eating them. Consider sucking on them a little longer in order to potentially soften the harder foods.
Keep up with Regular Cleaning
Cleaning can go a long way in ensuring that your dental crowns will last for many years to come, without the need to fix or replace them. Many people treat their dental crown like a real tooth afterwards, when they should be treating it as a weaker tooth to be a little safer. When it comes to crowns, Trinity residents still need to worry about bacteria and tartar build up, as they can adversely affect the condition of the dental crowns. This also depends on what type of dental crown a patient has in the mouth, as there are a few different types of materials that are used in them. The most common material used today are ceramic materials because they look a lot like real teeth when fitted.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Anchor Dental Care*