Dental Crowns, How Long Will They Last?

A Plus Dental provides dental crowns (caps) as part of several restoration treatments.

But do you ever wonder how long your dental crown will last? A crown can reinforce a tooth with a big filling or an injury, rectify bite misalignments, and is typically required following a root canal.

Crowns are also used for cosmetic problems, such as yellow teeth, stained teeth, too-small teeth, and misshapen teeth.

Given their importance and frequent use, it’s natural to question the longevity of your crown. The answer isn’t straightforward, but getting your crowns from your trusted A Plus Dental dentist is one way to ensure they last as long as possible. We have great advice to share!

Factors Influencing Dental Crown Lifespan

• Tooth condition
• Tooth location
• Full or partial crown/size of the crown
• Oral hygiene and maintenance for the crown teeth
• Harmful habits (Grinding, clenching, chewing hard objects, using teeth as tools)
• Materials used in construction (gold, zirconia, porcelain fused to metal, etc.)
• Installation and proper manufacture of the crown
• Periodontal health
• External trauma (accidents)

As you can see, many factors are involved. Dentists generally estimate that a crown should last 5 to 15 years, and many insurance companies pay for crown replacement if it fails 5 to 8 years after installation.

Guiding Principles for Dental Crown Treatment at A Plus Dental

Good Diagnosis

Dental crowns treat many dental problems, but not all of them. Crowns should only be used when they are the optimal long-term and successful treatment solution.

Excellent Materials

Appropriate materials must be chosen for crown construction. The relevant material depends partly on the tooth’s location or teeth to be treated.

Other issues include the patient’s cosmetic desires and bite patterns. After all, this is taken into account. A Plus Dental will recommend the appropriate material and construction of your crown.

Excellent Fit

If a crown isn’t correctly fitted, there’s a good chance it will come loose.

Often, crowns that fit poorly were made at the dentist’s laboratory. In ensuring a good fit, the lab technician’s work is just as important as our dentist’s, which is why A Plus Dental only works with the best available laboratories.

Professional Installation

A Plus Dental is skilled at installing dental caps and experienced in considering all the factors contributing to a successful procedure.

We carefully prepare the tooth, use only the best materials in crown construction, and then set it with only the best cement available.

We also provide a pain-free experience for dental crowns or any dental procedure!

Home Care

Proper home care is critical to your crown’s lifespan; we will help you provide it. At home, you can treat your crown like a natural tooth.

Gum disease can be avoided by simply brushing with toothpaste and flossing to maintain the gums around crowns healthy and clean.

You must take extra precautions to ensure the gums and area between the crown stay healthy.

Although the crown itself won’t decay, the areas near the gum line, where the natural tooth is visible, are still susceptible to tooth decay.

Your dentist will demonstrate how to properly floss around your new crown to keep the region clean.

Diet

Crowns do not require many dietary restrictions, but you should avoid eating particularly sticky foods, which can dislodge your crown.

While crowns are incredibly strong and can withstand natural bite pressure, they can fracture like a natural tooth.

You can help preserve your crown by not chewing on ice or other hard materials that could damage your tooth.

Long-Term Care For Your Permanent Crown

After the initial placement of your permanent crown, you may feel some sensitivity to cold food and drinks and slight irritation from the cement.

You can combat the sensitivity by using sensitive toothpaste when you brush. Talk to us at A Plus Dental if the sensitivity and irritation don’t disappear.

Regular check-ups with your Campbelltown dentist are one of the most effective strategies to maintain your dental crown. We can inspect your crown and the underlying tooth structure for signs of damage, allowing us to avoid possible issues before they occur.

Dental Crowns in Campbelltown

Ready to ensure your dental crown lasts?

At A Plus Dental, we commit to dental care at a price you can afford. Visit our convenient offices and achieve maximum oral health.

Call us at (02) 4627 3833 or visit us at Suite 3/300 Queen Street in Campbelltown.

Don’t wait—schedule your consultation today and let our skilled team help you achieve optimal results with your dental crowns!