919-682-5327 The dental crown cemented in your mouth at our dental office is designed to replace the entire affected tooth enamel layer with an alternative material. While substances like gold, dental-grade porcelain, and metallic alloys are not susceptible to tooth decay, your new crown will nonetheless need inclusion in your daily oral hygiene routine.
Without daily care and cleaning, stray food material and plaque buildup can adhere to the tooth, gradually hardening into tartar. When this occurs, it introduces a constant bacterial presence at the gumline, which encourages periodontal disease and other potential complications that could threaten your crown’s longevity.
The deep inflammation and potential infection in the gum tissue can give bacteria access to the seam where your crown is cemented to the abutment. This could weaken the cement holding the crown in place, loosening it.
This also increases the chances that bacteria might attack the sensitive abutment that is anchoring your crown. Chronic periodontal disease can even result in a loss of the bone structure that anchors the abutment in your mouth.
Brushing your teeth twice each day and flossing every evening is essential for removing plaque and residual food material from your mouth. Poor oral hygiene can allow hardened tartar to form near the gumline, promoting gum disease.
Your twice-annual dental checkup at our dental office is also very important. This routine checkup includes an extensive cleaning procedure. This will allow our team to effectively remove any lingering tarter and monitor the health of your gums as well as the integrity of the crown.
If you have questions or concerns about one of your dental crowns in Durham, North Carolina, you should not hesitate calling 919-682-5327 to set up an appointment with Dr. Alex Fleming.