Dental Crowning Service

A crown covers a tooth that is damaged but still intact. A bridge fills a gap with a false tooth when the original tooth is missing. Getting either a crown or a bridge can improve your confidence by restoring your smile to its original beauty and helping you speak normally.

Dental crowns and bridges typically last between 10 to 15 years on average. With excellent oral hygiene and routine dental check-ups, many patients find their restorations last significantly longer. The materials used, such as porcelain, metal, or zirconia, can also impact their longevity.

Yes, you can eat normally with a crown. However, avoid biting directly into sticky foods like taffy with your capped tooth, chewing on hard objects like pens or ice, and using your crowned teeth as tools to open bottles or packages.

Even with high-quality crowns, microscopic gaps can form at the margins. These tiny openings allow bacteria to enter, potentially leading to tooth decay beneath the crown if left untreated. Proper oral hygiene helps prevent this issue.

Getting a crown is painless, though you may experience soreness after placement. This is normal as the anesthesia wears off and your tooth has a slightly different shape. Such aches are temporary and don’t last long.

Avoid sticky and chewy foods like caramel, gum, and taffy that can dislodge the crown. Hard foods including hard candy, ice, and apples can also dislodge it. Additionally, avoid extremely hot or cold foods and sugary items that can lead to plaque buildup between the gum line and tooth.

After crown placement, wait at least 30 to 60 minutes before eating or drinking, especially with temporary cement. For permanent crowns, avoid hard or sticky foods for the first 24 hours to allow the crown to fully set.