How Long Do Porcelain Veneers Last?

TEMPLE DENTAL WELLNESS ŠTDW How Long Do Porcelain Crowns Last? Porcelain crowns cover and support weak, damaged, misshapen, discoloured, worn or vulnerable teeth. They also support, seal, and protect teeth that have been treated with root canal therapy to eliminate a serious infection. Dental crowns also cover dental implants and hold some types of dental bridges in place so that they can replace missing teeth. Why is porcelain used? Porcelain is highly durable and resistant to stains as long as the porcelain has not been damaged by abrasives that have worn avway the outer glaze surface. While crowns can be made of several types of materials (including metals, porcelain, resin, and ceramics), porcelain is the best and most popular material. Why? Porcelain is free of toxins and biocompatible, and most closely resembles the appearance, texture, and luster of natural teeth. How long do these last? A well-maintained porcelain dental crown will last for over a decade, and even for 15 or 20 years. Considering the lifespan of crowns is that each crown covers a natural tooth that is held in your jaw by a natural tooth root that is sealed up by natural gum tissue. There are important steps to follow to sustain and prolong the lifespan of crowns provided by a dentist: 1. Commit to keeping the underlying and surrounding teeth and gums healthy: By brushing your teeth at least twice daily for two minutes each time, also floss between each tooth – including the tooth that is covered with the crown as it avoids bacteria and plaque from getting accumulated around crowned tooth. Attend your dental check-ups around and regularly every six months. 2. Avoid chewing on hard objects Porcelain is a highly durable substance, but is vulnerable to damage and to breaking if abused. Some of the most harmful forms of abuse include: biting your fingernails and pencils, chewing ice, chewing pen caps, and using your teeth as if they were clamps, vices, or pliers to hold, twist, tear, or break packages or substances of any kind. All those activities will prematurely threaten the potential lifespan of your dental crown. 3. Wear a mouth guard and night guard Even healthy teeth and well-designed and well-maintained crowns, though, are vulnerable to damage in two extreme situations: sporting collisions, grinding your teeth, and clenching your jaw. All three of those scenarios can cause damage to porcelain crowns. To protect your teeth and crowns from damage during sports or while you sleep if you suffer from sleep bruxism, ask your dentist to provide you with a custom mouth guard or night guard. Yes, teeth guards can be purchased from stores and online, but you should not rely on retail or online purchases for health protection. https://www.templedentalwellness.com/ [email protected] 403-280-7228 5401 Temple Dr NE, Calgary, AB TIY 3R7, Canada https://www.facebook.com/templedentaldwg/ https://www.instagram.com/templedentalwellness/ TEMPLE DENTAL WELLNESS