In order to restore the strength and attractiveness of your smile, you just made an investment in a dental crown. A crown is one of the best methods to restore your bite's full functionality, whether it's to strengthen a weak tooth, repair a dental implant, or finish a root canal.

Proper dental crown upkeep is crucial to ensuring your investment remains safe and useful for as long as feasible. Our goal at Dentistry on Dufferin is to assist you in keeping your glowing smile for many years to come. Everything you need to know about maintaining your new restoration is provided here.

A dental crown typically lasts five to fifteen years. However, high-quality porcelain or ceramic crowns may sometimes survive up to 20 years with careful maintenance and the correct lifestyle choices. You may have a temporary crown while your permanent restoration is being made if you were given a conventional crown. Your permanent crown will be installed right away if you choose our same-day dental crown service.

To avoid inadvertently biting your tongue or cheek, wait to eat after your local anesthetic has fully worn off. Enjoy yogurt, smoothies, or warm soup over the first 24 hours to let the dental cement solidify. Brushing and flossing should still be done, but take additional care around the new crown. Instead of snapping the floss upward during flossing, which can cause a recent restoration to come loose, slide the floss out sideways.