Dental Crown Treatment in Toronto
OUR COSMETIC DENTISTRY TEAM WILL HELP YOU DECIDE IF CROWNS ARE RIGHT FOR YOU
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Avoid sticky foods like caramel or chewing gum.
Avoid hard foods that could fracture the temporary crown.
Try not to chew on the side of the mouth with the temporary crown.
Call your dentist for advice if the temporary crown breaks.
A dental crown cannot decay but the tooth underneath might develop a cavity or gum disease. Good dental oral hygiene including brushing and flossing is essential. Have regular dental checkups every three to six months to evaluate the health of your teeth and mouth. At each appointment your dentist will assess your teeth, your gums, and the crown.
The lifespan of a dental crown depends on maintaining good dental oral hygiene (daily brushing and flossing) and good oral care, including regular visits to the dentist. Detrimental oral habits such as tooth grinding, clenching, or chewing on sticky foods, hard foods, or ice can break or loosen a dental crown. The material used for the dental crown can also influence its longevity. Loose dental crowns can be cemented again provided that the tooth does not have a cavity or fracture. A minor fracture of the crown can sometimes be repaired but a dental crown should be replaced if it has a large fracture.
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that is placed over a natural tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are commonly used to protect weak or damaged teeth, cover dental implants, or improve the appearance of teeth.
A dental bridge, on the other hand, is used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth that are held in place by dental crowns on adjacent natural teeth or dental implants. Bridges are used to restore functionality and appearance to the mouth and prevent the shifting of surrounding teeth.