Brush and Floss Every Day
Like untreated teeth, crowns can accumulate plaque and tartar, which can contribute to cavities and gum disease throughout the mouth. Brushing and flossing will help keep your crowns stain free, but these habits will also help you avoid losing your crowns and other teeth.
Avoid Hard Foods
Hard foods can crack crowns just as they can damage natural enamel. If this happens, crown repair may become necessary. Ice cubes, hard candy, and popcorn kernels are examples of hard foods that you are best off avoiding when you want to protect your crowns.
Get Regular Check-Ups
Routine visits to our cosmetic dentist ensure that your crowns stay clean and prompt treatment can be provided if any problems are found. Thanks to the stain resistance of porcelain crowns, professional cleaning can often remove mild discoloration with ease.
You can further ensure that your crowns will keep looking good by limiting or avoiding tobacco and heavily pigmented foods and drinks. At a consultation with our porcelain crowns dentist, you can find out more about the best ways to maintain your crowns.