Are Porcelain Dental Crowns Permanent?
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Porcelain dental crowns have grown in popularity immensely in the modern age. Many patients opt for dental crowns as an answer to a variety of problems they may have with their smiles. Porcelain crowns are created in a way that aligns effortlessly with your natural teeth as they look incredibly natural. Porcelain dental crowns are created from a high-quality dentist approved porcelain that lasts many years, so much so that many patients forget they are not their natural teeth. It is, however, important to remember that these dental crowns do eventually wear out and need replacement. The lifespan of your porcelain dental crowns depends on how well you take care of them.
How to Protect Your Porcelain Dental Crowns
Just like your natural teeth, it’s important to take care of your dental crown. In order to ensure they last as long as possible, follow the steps below to ensure a long life for your dental crowns.
- Mouth Guard: Some patients don’t realize that if you clench or grind your teeth at night, you will lessen your lifespan of your dental crowns. Just like natural teeth, crowns need to be taken care of and protected.
- Good Oral Hygiene: Practicing good oral hygiene whether you have dental crowns or not, is important for your overall health. However, if you have a porcelain dental crown, you must take extra care of the crown and the tooth below it. Be sure to brush and floss twice a day to avoid any infections or bacteria from spreading.
- Love Your Gums: As an owner of dental crowns, you must spend extra time in cleaning and paying attention to your gums. The area where your dental crown meets your gums is especially delicate and must be cleaned carefully. This area is very prone to infections and bacteria that may cause decay. Be sure to brush meticulously around this area.
- Avoid Hard Foods: Just like your natural teeth, your dental crowns are susceptible to cracking and breaking. This can be avoided if you pay attention to what kinds of foods you eat. Avoid chewing on hard foods.
How Long Can My Crowns Last?
How long your dental crowns last can depend solely on the patient. Crowns can last anywhere from 5-15 years, some patients reported their dental crowns lasting upwards of 25 years! If you follow the tips above and visit your dentist twice a year for bi-annual check-ups and deep cleans, you will be well on your way to making your crowns last! Many insurers will pay for the replacement of your dental crowns if they last a minimum of five years.
Why Do Dental Crowns Need to Be Replaced?
As mentioned above, porcelain dental crowns need to be treated like natural teeth as they are not unbreakable. Dental Crowns can chip and break if they are taken care of correctly, they can also wear out from normal wear and tear. The lifespan of your dental crowns can be elongated by avoiding putting excessive pressure on your teeth, by avoiding hard foods. Ask Ritter and Ramsey about porcelain dental crowns and see how they can help protect add to the appearance and functionality of your smile!
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