Tips & Tricks to care for your Dental Crown

 In Today's Time Smile is the best compliment that people gives. Because of good and natural smile you look good and beautiful. You can achieve confidence in front of everyone. There are many reasons your teeth get damaged and for that you may need ultimate option which is Dental crown. Dental Crown look exactly like a teeth you have . This Dental crowns can protect your tooth after a root canal, strengthen a cracked tooth, or enhance the appearance of a misshapen or discolored tooth. 

You need to keep the dental crowns in good condition to make sure they last for a long time. For that you need to follow proper tips and tricks that will maintain your crowns for long lasting.

Reasons to get a crown

A crown is beneficial for various oral health situations including:

1.  To restore a worn or broken tooth
2. To protect a weak tooth with decay from breaking further
3.  To hold a cracked tooth together properly
4. To cover stained or discolored teeth
5. To cover a tooth with a large filling that doesn’t have a lot of tooth left
6. To make many different cosmetic improvements 

Tips and Tricks to make your crowns healthier and not get affected sooner by anything that you consume:

1. Brush regularly

Brushing a dental crown is as easy as brushing your natural teeth. 

• Brush twice a day
• Brush for a full two minutes
• Use a toothpaste with the ADA seal of approval

It may be tempting to use a brush with hard bristles, but more abrasion doesn't necessarily make your teeth cleaner. In fact, brushing too vigorously can damage your gums and enamel. Instead, use a brush with soft bristles, which is also good for your crown. 

2. Use a Night Guard

The night guard looks like a retainer and makes sure that your upper and lower teeth do not touch. It can be useful for people who have a habit of grinding their teeth during their sleep. The grinding motion doesn't just wear the crown and the rest of your teeth down, but it can also cause the crown to pop off.

3. Floss daily

Flossing removes the plaque, bacteria, and debris from in between your teeth where brushing alone can’t reach. The ADA recommends flossing once per day, but if you have food stuck between your teeth, you can floss more often.

4. Maintain Good Habits

Most dental crowns can last from five to fifteen years. The lifespan of your Dental Crown depends on your dental hygiene and other oral habits. Permanent crowns, however, require less maintenance than temporary ones. Brush and floss your teeth regularly and do not forget to rinse your mouth, especially the area with the crown with an antibacterial mouthwash.  

5. Take care with hard foods

Hard foods can chip or crack your natural teeth, and they can also chip porcelain crowns. Avoid hard foods like popcorn kernels, hard candies, and ice cubes. Sticky, hard candies can be especially problematic for oral appliances. Also, avoid chewing on non-food items such as pen caps and fingernails. Should you feel the urge to chew, try substituting with a piece of sugar-free gum. Chewing gum has the added benefit of reducing your risk of cavities.

6. Schedule regular checkups 

One of the best ways to take care of your teeth is to stay proactive. Have your regular visit to your dentists if you suffer from any of the dental disease. Get Identified your problem and get treated your dental problem as soon as possible.

Don't Worry We are here to address you and take care of your problem. If you have any questions you can contact us at (301)299-1505 or visit our office Standard Dental LLC or visit www.standarddental.com and get your teeth get treated.

Dental Bridges and It's Types

Dental bridges precisely bridge the gap between one or more than one missing teeth. Dental bridge imitate the shape, look and function of natural teeth. They are also custom made for every patient. 

A dental bridge is a false tooth (called a pontic) that is held in place by the abutment teeth on either side of the gap. Pontics are made from a variety of materials such as gold, alloys, porcelain or combination of these materials or it is aesthetically blend in with your natural teeth.

Types of Dental Bridges

There are four main types of dental bridges:

• Traditional
• Cantilever
• Maryland
• Implant-Supported

Traditional Dental Bridge

Traditional dental bridge is one of the most common type of dental bridge. It contains porcelain fused to metal, ceramic, or all metal like gold. Traditional bridges have one fake tooth called a pontic. A dental crown holds it in place on each side. On this on going procedure our dentist will file and shape the two teeth next to the false tooth. It ensures that both the dental crowns have been fit properly. They are durable, strong, and last a long time with proper care.

Cantilever Dental Bridge

Although similar to traditional bridges. They are made up of porcelain fused to metal. Its must to have one natural tooth remaining next to the missing tooth, to support a cantilever bridge. A artificial tooth (dental crown) is placed on either side over the unhealthy tooth, in cantilever dental bridge. Cantilever bridge is basically used to restore front teeth. This type of bridges aren’t strong enough to support back teeth (molars).

Maryland Dental Bridge

Maryland bridges are also known as adhesive bridges, are less invasive than traditional bridges. They a have a false tooth (pontic) that is supported by a metal framework. Maryland bridges are made of porcelain. The material is nearly the same color as your natural teeth. To keep them stable, these bridges have “wings” that bond to the adjacent teeth. Nowadays, the wings are usually made of porcelain instead of metal.

Less tooth removal is necessary for Maryland bridges because they attach next to the missing tooth to the backside of your front teeth. Like a traditional bridge, a Maryland bridge can only be used when you have a natural tooth on each side of the gap caused by the missing tooth or teeth.

Implant Supported Dental Bridge

Implant-supported bridges are supported entirely by dental implants, instead of a metal framework or dental crowns. Typically, one implant is surgically placed for every missing tooth, and these implants hold the bridge in position. If one implant for each missing tooth isn’t possible, the bridge may have a pontic suspended between two implant-supported crowns.

How to take care of Dental Bridges

Brush twice a day using a soft toothbrush with fluoride toothpaste.

Eat healthy foods that are rich in fibre.

Limited intake of sugary foods and drinks.

Floss once daily and clean under your bridge.

Avoid hard and sticky foods like sticky candy, ice, raw vegetables.

Practice good oral hygiene.

Avoid smoking and tobacco use.

Keep getting regular checkups.

Use antiseptic mouthwash.

If you want to know more about the dental bridges then you should concern your Potomac Dentists (Standard Dental LLC). Book your appointment today. Call us at (301)299-1505 and Feel free to ask your question.

Benefits of Dental Bridges.

1. Restore your smile.

A smile can be the most eye-catching feature of a face. With dentistry's many advances, you no longer have to settle for stained, chipped, or misshapen teeth.

2. Restore the ability to properly chew and speak.

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3. Maintain the shape of your face.

Your teeth help to provide structural support for the other bone structures in your face as well as the skin and muscles that make up your face shape.

4. Distribute the forces in your bite properly by replacing missing teeth.

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5. Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position.

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What to Expect During a Dental Implants Procedure?

Placing a dental implant is a process that is different for each patient. The healing process and the steps required all depend on what's going on in your mouth. The only way to know exactly what to expect is to consult with us at our office, but we'd be happy to give you an overview here:

Can I go back to work right away?

You may have read that it can take months to completely heal from a dental implant procedure. This is true, but a little misleading. Many patients are able to return to work the next day, but the mouth takes time to truly be ‘good as new’. It all depends on your specific procedure. We recommend that you plan to rest for a day. Keep in mind that your body will heal faster if you avoid exhausting yourself. If you take good care of yourself, you should be back to work very quickly.

How can I care for myself while I heal?

After the surgery, you will need to go easy on your mouth. Just like after any oral surgery, we recommend eating only soft foods for at least two weeks. You may be given antibiotics and instructions to rinse with salt water. Keeping your mouth clean is important to prevent infection. Avoid smoking.


Let us properly inform you about what you personally can expect! Schedule an appointment with Standard Dental LLC  today call us at (301)299-1505.

Tooth Fractures: Possible Causes & Prevention

Causes and Prevention

• Teeth can occasionally chip or fracture when you bite down on something hard, like a popcorn kernel or hard bread.


• Often teeth that have fillings or root canals are at higher risk, because they are not as strong as those that have not had these procedures. However, even intact teeth can chip or fracture if you happen to bite down in just the wrong way on something hard.


• If you have fillings on your back teeth, try to avoid chewing on bones, hard candies, and ice. Wear a mouth guard if you play sports that could injure your teeth. A survey of college basketball players found that mouth guard users had a much lower risk of dental injuries.


• Teeth are built to chew and grind food. But if you grind or clench them often, you can damage their surfaces over time.


• Too much grinding can also cause headaches, muscle pain, and jaw injury.


• Many people who grind a lot don't realize they have a problem until a dentist notices the signs on their tooth surfaces. That is why it is so important to get a routine checkup every six months!


• Researchers think stress or anger may lead to tooth grinding. Try to manage your stress by taking walks, meditating, yoga, or other activities that are soothing and relaxing.

Here are some cases before and after of tooth fractures that were restored in our office!

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• Patient 2

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