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: Aesthetics
: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Dental
Crowns
What Problems Could Develop
With a Dental Crown?
Discomfort or sensitivity. Your newly
crowned tooth may be sensitive immediately after the
procedure as the anesthesia begins to wear off. If the
tooth that has been crowned still has a nerve in it,
you may experience some heat and cold sensitivity. Your
dentist may recommend that you brush your teeth with
toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth.
Chipped crown. Crowns made of all
porcelain can sometimes chip. If the chip is small,
a composite resin can be used to repair the chip with
the crown remaining in your mouth. If the chipping is
extensive, the crown may need to be replaced.
Loose crown. Sometimes the cement
washes out from under the crown. Not only does this
allow the crown to become loose, it allows bacteria
to leak in and cause decay to the tooth that remains.
If your crown feels loose, contact our office or email
us.
Crown falls off. If this happens,
contact our office or email
us immediately. Our dentists and staff can then
give you specific instructions on how to care for your
tooth and crown for the day or so until you can be seen
for an evaluation. Your dentist may be able to re-cement
your crown in place; if not, a new crown is required.
Allergic reaction. Because the metals
used to make crowns are usually a mixture of metals,
an allergic reaction to the metals or porcelain used
in crowns can occur, but this is extremely rare. Please
do kindly inform our staff on any allgeric reactions
you may have before any medical or dental treatment.
How Long Do
Dental Crowns Last?
The life span of a crown depends on the amount of "wear
and tear" the crown is exposed to, how well you
follow good oral hygiene practices, and your personal
mouth-related habits. Habits such as grinding or clenching
your teeth, chewing ice, biting your fingernails and
using your teeth to open packaging puts on greater wear
and tear to the crown. On average in general, dental
crowns last between 5 and 15 years.
Does a Crowned
Tooth Require any Special Care?
While a crowned tooth does not require any special
care, remember that simply because a tooth is crowned
does not mean the underlying tooth is protected from
decay or gum disease. Therefore, continue to follow
good oral hygiene practices, including brushing your
teeth at least twice a day and flossing once a day-especially
around the crown area where the gum meets the tooth.
How Much Do Crowns
Cost?
The costs at our dental clinic varies depending the
type of crown material selected. For example, for porcelain-fused-to-metal
alloy crowns, the higher the percentage of precious
metal alloy in the crowns, they more costly they tend
to be.
Source from http://www.webmd.com
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