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.

A Dental Crown Can Beautifully Restore Your Tooth

    What is a Dental crown?

Dental crowns are a dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Crowns are also a necessity after receiving a root canal. The crown is a cap that repairs your damaged teeth in normal size, shape, color, and function. The "Crown" or "Cap" will make your teeth stronger and healthier and also will make your smile perfect and natural. we can also call this Dental Crown as "Tooth-colored jacket" or "Tooth-shaped".

                                                     
                                                                                                                     Dental Crown can restore your Tooth

When will you need a dental crown?

- After your Root Canal treatment, you will require "Dental Crown" as it will protect your repaired teeth from any damages and gives your teeth extra support.

- If you have a tooth that is cracked, broken, chipped, worn down, or weak then you will need Tooth Crown as it will protect your teeth and make stronger.

- If your teeth are discolored or shaped badly then you will need a dental crown as it will improve your smile and cover your discolored teeth.

- If you have cavities and suffering from tooth decay then you will need Dental Crown.

Types of Dental Crown Material.

* Ceramic Crowns:   

These are popular as they blend in with the surrounding natural teeth and are highly resistant to wear.

* Crown made of gold alloys: 

These types of crowns are made of a blend of gold, copper, and other metals which will keep your teeth protected from any dental fracture.

* Crowns made of base metal alloys: 

These are strongly resistant to corrosion and are very strong in general. They require the least amount of healthy tooth removal before placement.

* Crowns made from porcelain fused to metal:

Highly durable and offer a strong seal because of their attachment to the metal.

Making of Dental Crown for you:

Basically, to complete this treatment you need to visit your Potomac Dentist twice times. There are some processes you have to deal with while going through this treatment.  

1.  Firstly your Potomac dentist prepares the tooth so the crown will get fit. The dentist will prepare the tooth in the same tooth structure which is yours. 
2.  An impression is made to provide an exact model for the crown. The impression can be made from a mold or by digitally scanning the tooth.
3. While you wait for the permanent crown to get ready, your dentists will give you a Temporary crown till that time because to make permanent crown it takes 2 weeks. Avoid teething chewing gum, sticky foods, sugary foods, or drinks and also avoid taking hot or cold foods because while you have temporary crown you may suffer from sensitivity.
4. The last thing is now once you get permanent dental crown dentists will remove the temporary one and will fix and place the new permanent crown in your mouth. Now you can give your natural smile and enjoy your favorite food.

Caring for your crown.

Since you have now your own teeth i.e Crown teeth. Now you need to take care of your teeth very carefully. If you keep your crown teeth clean and healthier no one can identify that your teeth are replaced teeth with a crown. To keep your teeth clean and strong and avoid becoming loose or fallen out, you need to follow some instructions like taking good care of your teeth( use a soft brush and brush your teeth twice a day and floss your teeth daily), avoid teeth clenching and visit your Dentists Potomac MD- Standard Dental LLC every 6 months for cleaning your teeth and routine checkups done. And Enjoy your pretty beautiful natural smile.


Schedule your Appointment with Potomac Dentists- Standard Dental LLC, Give us a call on (301)299-1505 and Visit our office to know whether you need a crown or not We will be happy to help you and return your Beautiful Natural smile.