Do Dental Crowns Require Special Care?

Dental crowns have multiple uses. They can strengthen weak or worn teeth to keep them safe from damage.  They can restore teeth that have already been damaged. Dr. Kagan and our team often crown root canal teeth to keep them strong after removing the infection. Dental crowns also fortify severely decayed teeth to keep them from cracking under pressure. Cosmetically, a crown can be placed over a misshapen, stained, or odd-sized tooth to improve your smile’s appearance. 

Dental crown care isn’t complicated. Crowned teeth are treated just like natural teeth when it comes to oral care. They need daily brushing and flossing and routine dental cleanings to keep them strong and healthy over the long haul.     

That depends on your oral care. When taken care of properly, porcelain and ceramic crowns can last up to 15 years, while metal crowns can last a lifetime. Porcelain crowns are built to last and will extend the lifespan of compromised teeth to preserve your smile well into the future.

Dr. Kagan and our team will evaluate your tooth to determine if it can be restored with a crown. If so, we’ll modify your tooth structure to accommodate a crown. Impressions are then taken of your tooth and sent to a lab where crowns are fabricated. Meanwhile, a temporary crown is placed over your tooth to protect it from further harm. When your permanent crown is ready, we’ll switch the two to finalize your procedure.

There’s no better place than Dental Care of Boca Raton to get crowns for your teeth. You can schedule an appointment by contacting Dr. David Kagan in Boca Raton, FL, at (561) 556-6275.