The Diamond Bar family dentist, Furumoto Dentistry, has a warm and friendly atmosphere. The office houses the latest technology, a comfortable waiting room, and experienced doctors and staff. You leave our office with a diagnosis and treatment that fits your individual oral health needs, not a cookie-cutter evaluation that you've heard a million times before.
How Long Do Crowns and Bridges Last?
Two of our solutions to repair your smile are dental crowns and bridges. If you add them, you may be curious about their longevity. After all, you are investing your finances into improving your smile, so they should last. Crowns and bridges last five to 15 years on average.
The material selected factors into their longevity. Zirconia, acrylic, metal, and ceramic are better for back teeth. They are the workhorses in the mouth as they chew food into digestible chunks. Porcelain is not as strong, so it's better for front teeth. They are good at tearing food into bite-sized pieces for the back to chew. For more information on crowns and bridges, contact the Furumoto Dentistry team.
What Can You Do to Increase the Longevity of Dental Crowns and Bridges?
Crowns and bridges do not last forever. Routine checkups and oral health routines will keep your Diamond Bar dental crowns and bridges in fantastic condition. Routine checkups with us should be at least twice a year. The Diamond Bar family dentist can notice changes and make corrections before the problems worsen.
Oral health habits start with brushing in the morning and at night using a soft-bristled toothbrush. Brush gently; brushing too hard ruins crowns, bridges, and gums. Floss once daily with a water flosser and use mouthwash. When you do that and listen to the dentist's recommendations, they should last 20 years or more. For more information on oral health, contact the Furumoto Dentistry team.
It would help if you cleaned removable bridges like natural teeth. Clean them with a separate soft-bristled toothbrush over the sink and rinse with cold water. Cover the drain with a towel to stop it from breaking if it slips out of your hand.
Horrible habits like chewing ice, smoking, biting your nails, and sucking your thumb will ruin crowns and bridges. The food you consume harms them, too. They can't maneuver around sticky, chewy, and tough foods like caramel, gum, and hard candies. Cut out sugary foods and drinks, alcoholic beverages, and acidic foods like oranges, coffee, wine, and tomatoes. Only consume soft foods pre-cut into bite-sized pieces.
You invested in Diamond Bar dental crowns and bridges. Invest a lot of time keeping them pristine. The return on investment is a beautiful and healthy smile that turns heads. Their longevity will shorten if you don't take care of them. That leads to cavities, gum disease, tooth decay, and other oral health issues. To schedule an appointment with one of our dentists, contact Furumoto Dentistry in Diamond Bar, CA.