Dental crowns from your dentist in Yakima, WA, can strengthen your smile.
Dental crowns are a strong, durable way to restore badly damaged or decayed teeth. They can last for decades, especially if you take proper care of them. Dr. Karen Tritinger-Young of Lakeside Dentistry in Yakima, WA, offers comprehensive dental care services, including dental crown treatment to strengthen your smile.
There are a few things you can do to get the best performance from your dental crowns. Remember to:
- Avoid using your teeth as tools; it’s all too convenient to rip off tags or open packages using your teeth. Don’t do it! You can chip or damage the porcelain on your crowns.
- Keep your teeth clean, especially around the crown margins, where the crown meets your tooth. This area can be prone to decay, so be sure to remove plaque by brushing after meals and before bed and flossing at least once each day.
It’s also helpful to use a fluoride rinse at night before you go to bed. Just make sure you don’t eat, drink, or rinse immediately afterward. The longer the fluoride sits on your tooth surface, the better it works.
If you do damage your crown, there is a chance your dentist can correct these problems:
- If you have chipped the porcelain, your dentist may be able to repair the chipped area, so bring the chip of porcelain with you when you visit your dentist.
- If your crown is loose or has fallen off, your dentist may be able to recement the crown, if there is no decay present. If your tooth has decay present, your dentist will most likely have to make a new crown for you.
Dental crowns are an excellent choice to strengthen damaged or badly decayed teeth. They can last a long time and stay beautiful, with proper care. To find out more about dental crowns and how they can help your smile, call Dr. Tritinger-Young of Lakeside Dentistry in Yakima, WA at (509) 494-0121 today.