Crowns
Once a crown has been placed, you should be able to chew anything with it.
There are some occasions when a crown may be sensitive for a period afterwards. This sensitivity usually disappears.
However, if the bite doesn't feel right, that is, there seems to be more pressure on the crown when you close together, than on the surrounding teeth, then the bite will need to be adjusted to correct this. This is not something that goes away, and to leave it may result in ongoing pain and sensitivity in the tooth, or the one it is biting against, and in the worst case scenario, can lead to cracking or even death of the nerve.
There is no answer as to how long a crown should last. However, the single most important factor is hygiene.
In the front of the mouth, the edge of the crown is hidden under the gum level.
This is so the junction beteween the crown and the tooth is not visible. However, this is also where food and bacteria can accumulate. This is where brushing is very important. This should be done in a non traumatic way, and at least twice a day to keep it clean. You should also floss between the teeth, because this is the only way to keep these areas clean.
If you are unsure as to how to use floss, or as to the appropriate brushing technique, please arrange to see us so that we can show you how.
Once a crown has been placed, you should be able to chew anything with it.
There are some occasions when a crown may be sensitive for a period afterwards. This sensitivity usually disappears.
However, if the bite doesn't feel right, that is, there seems to be more pressure on the crown when you close together, than on the surrounding teeth, then the bite will need to be adjusted to correct this. This is not something that goes away, and to leave it may result in ongoing pain and sensitivity in the tooth, or the one it is biting against, and in the worst case scenario, can lead to cracking or even death of the nerve.
There is no answer as to how long a crown should last. However, the single most important factor is hygiene.
In the front of the mouth, the edge of the crown is hidden under the gum level.
This is so the junction beteween the crown and the tooth is not visible. However, this is also where food and bacteria can accumulate. This is where brushing is very important. This should be done in a non traumatic way, and at least twice a day to keep it clean. You should also floss between the teeth, because this is the only way to keep these areas clean.
If you are unsure as to how to use floss, or as to the appropriate brushing technique, please arrange to see us so that we can show you how.
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