How to Care for Your Dental Crown | Bellefontaine Family Dental

A dental crown has been placed on a tooth by Dr. Sam Cigno. But now what? How do you care for your dental crown, and thus maintain your oral health?

As at any other time, it is important to uphold proper dental hygiene after having a dental crown placed. This includes twice-daily brushing and daily flossing of all the teeth, including your dental crown. Take particular care around the area where your dental crown and your tooth meet the gums. Rinsing with an antibacterial mouthwash at least once a day can also help to uphold the health of your crowned tooth and your smile. Another way to care for your smile and dental crown is to schedule and keep your regular dental appointments.

To further care for your dental crown, avoid negative oral habits. These include:

Grinding your teeth
Clenching your teeth
Biting your fingernails or other non-food items
Chewing ice
Opening packaging with the teeth

Feel free to contact Bellefontaine Family Dental today to learn more about caring for a dental crown and to set up your next visit. Our dentist and team in St. Louis, Missouri, look forward to helping you improve and maintain your dental health!