Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

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Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Hi! My name is Addy Reed. I’m 57 years old and have been neglectful about going to the dentist. Last month was my first dentist visit in six years. I had always been diligent about twice a year cleanings and checkups, but time got away from me until one of my crowns came out. As we age, the dental work from years past tends to do that. When you neglect to visit the dentist on a regular basis, the list of things that need to be done may grow; at least this was my experience. I left the dentist office with an extensive list of things I needed to have done. The office staff was very kind. They are working with me to set up a plan. I’m going to share some ideas on how to tackle a dental treatment plan, keeping it affordable and not too overwhelming.

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Caring for Your New Dental Crown: What You Need to Know

28 February 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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There are many reasons as to why you may need a dental crown. In some cases, dental crowns are placed on top of a dental implant post as a means of restoring a permanently lost tooth. In other instances, a crown can be used to save a tooth from needing extracted as part of a root canal procedure. Regardless of your specific reason for needing a crown, there are some important aftercare instructions you'll want to follow. The good news is that crowns are designed to function very similar to your real teeth, so caring for them is relatively straight-forward.

Be Careful With Certain Foods

The main thing to watch out for is extremely sticky, crunchy, or chewy foods. While a crown (whether it be a temporary or permanent one) should be securely attached, the fact remains that sticky and chewy foods can wear away at the bond over time. If you're not careful, you could end up breaking off your crown or otherwise damaging it. While it's not necessary to cut all chewy, crunchy, and sticky foods out of your diet, you should try to enjoy them in moderation and make an effort to chew with the opposite side of your mouth.

Stay Away From Abrasive Tooth Pastes

Another aspect of caring for your new crown to be careful about is the tooth paste you use. Specifically, abrasive tooth pastes need to be avoided, as they can cause surface scratches to form on the crown's exterior, thus making them more prone to staining and other damage later on. The problem ingredient in most abrasive tooth pastes is baking soda, so stay away from these tooth pastes and you should be fine.

Be Diligent About Flossing

When your crown is placed, your dentist should show you the proper method for flossing around the crown. Specifically, it's important that when you floss, you slide it between teeth carefully and always slide it out rather than pull it straight out. It's unlikely, but possible that you could otherwise pull the crown out of your mouth. Remember that it is important to continue flossing around your crown; even though the crown can't get cavities, the teeth around it still can!

By following these aftercare tips with your dental crown, you can take care of it for many years to come. As a result, you can avoid the need for repairs or expensive replacements. Talk to a dentist like those at Sunnyside Dentistry for Children-David E Doyle, DDS for more tips.