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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Protecting Your Dental Crown

23 December 2017
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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Dental crowns are used to prevent further damage to teeth that have suffered chips, cracks, or decay. The crowns can also be used to restore or correct the appearance of the teeth. A tooth that is discolored or irregularly shaped can be transformed by the addition of a crown.

If you have had a dental crown added to a tooth, you may be enjoying the protection and beautification offered by the device. However, you may not realize that certain activities can place your crown at risk. Here are a few things you can do to help protect your dental crown.

Rinse Your Mouth After Eating or Drinking

If you eat or drink a substance that is darkly colored, you may incur dental staining. However, the stains may affect more than your natural teeth. They may also affect your dental crown.

A crown that is made of tooth-colored materials, such as resin or porcelain, may absorb deep colorants. Over time, the appliance may become increasingly stained. 

To help minimize dental staining, you can rinse your mouth after eating or drinking substances that include dark pigments. The colorants are diluted by the water and then rinsed away. As a result, the chance of deep staining is reduced.

Protect Your Mouth During Contact Sports

If you play contact sports, a mouthguard should remain in place throughout the activities. A blow to the mouth can cause a crown to become chipped or cracked. As a result, the appliance may have to be replaced. As it protects the teeth, a sports guard also absorbs the shock that could damage a crown.

Guards should also be worn by people who suffer from nightly dental grinding. The force of the grinding can damage a dental crown.

Floss to Maintain Gum Health

A dental crown can only remain in place if the tooth or implant that it covers remains secure in the mouth. People who develop periodontal disease may incur a reduction in bone material that can result in the loss of a tooth. 

Proper brushing and flossing can help keep the gums healthy by reducing the number of bacteria in the mouth. Oral bacteria inflame the gums by releasing corrosive acid that irritates the gingival tissues. The greater the number of microbes near the gums, the greater the chance of periodontal disease.

To learn more about dental crowns and how you can protect your crown-based restoration, schedule an appointment with a dentist in your local area.