Crown and Bridge Care
Brushing and flossing is vital to all of your teeth and especially any new dental work that has been secured.
Crowns and bridges can be made of a variety of materials. Some are made from ceramic based material and some may contain a metal substructure. The dentist and the laboratory have made a decision for you based off of strength, beauty and durability.
Colors are matched as closely as possible to your existing teeth. Any variation in color may be due to difficulties in matching unique colors that are not humanly reproducible. Photographs are taken to assist the laboratory in matching the color.
Sensitivity is common after dental devices are placed. Your body is trying to recognize something new and foreign and it might take several days or even weeks as it becomes acclimated to its new surroundings.
Please call our office if your bite seems off. If anesthetic was used during the placement of the prosthetic, it may be necessary to “fine tune” the fit when the anesthetic has worn off.
Bleaching – If you’ve had your dental work completed and you later decided to bleach your teeth, please know that ALL dental work will NOT change in color. This goes for fillings as well. This may cause your dental work to look as though it doesn’t match. Let us know ahead of time if bleaching is something you’re interested in.
Implant crowns are treated like any other tooth in the mouth. You must care for them and keep them healthy like a natural tooth.
You should never use your teeth for anything other than chewing food. Using them for something they are not intended for: tearing, stripping, opening, etc., may cause damage to dental work. This might require repair or replacing the work at your expense.
Under normal circumstances dental work should last a lifetime. This again requires proper care and maintenance. Health conditions can and do change the way dental work and natural teeth last in the mouth; however, neglect is the most common problem.
Clenching and grinding can do major damage to all dental work and natural teeth. This issue needs to be discussed with the doctor to determine if treatment is needed for the condition.