{"id":149,"date":"2019-12-30T18:35:40","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T18:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/?p=149"},"modified":"2019-12-30T18:35:50","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T18:35:50","slug":"how-long-will-your-dental-crown-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.belchertown-dentist.com\/blog\/how-long-will-your-dental-crown-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Will Your Dental Crown Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Dental crowns in Belchertown are custom-crafted\ncaps that are built to comfortably fit over damaged teeth to repair their\nstructure and function. You\u2019ll be glad that you restored your tooth when you\u2019re\nable to chew your food and speak without experiencing any discomfort. With the\nproper care and maintenance, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy your restoration for\nlonger, keeping you from needing to schedule any unexpected or additional\nvisits with your emergency dentist. Read on for some tips and tricks on how to\ntake the best care of your dental crown<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Long Do Crowns Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the location of your dental crown and the\nmaterial it\u2019s made from, the average lifespan is between five and 15 years. How\nlong it lasts depends on the amount of wear-and-tear it endures and whether you\nfollow your dentist\u2019s aftercare instructions on how to take care of it.\nAdditionally, porcelain crowns don\u2019t just offer aesthetic benefits, but they\u2019re\nalso incredibly strong and durable. Crowns that are placed on teeth that are\nregularly used everyday while chewing food or speaking also tend to weaken and\nwear down faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs That Your Crown Needs to be Replaced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The amount of wear-and-tear on your crown depends on several\nfactors, but it\u2019s important to note that they aren\u2019t made to be indestructible,\nand you should always keep an eye out for signs that it may be time to get a\nnew one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your crown is chipped, cracked, or broken in any way,\nallowing it to stay on your damaged tooth will only leave that tooth vulnerable\nto developing additional damage underneath. Although your crown is made of\ndental porcelain or ceramic and won\u2019t be able to decay, cavities can still\ndevelop underneath them without the proper dental hygiene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your bite doesn\u2019t feel right, or the crown doesn\u2019t\ncomfortably fit in your mouth, don\u2019t be embarrassed to address the issue with\nyour dentist. A poorly made restoration will most likely fail sooner than a\nwell-made one. In fact, this is one of the most common reasons that patients\nneed their crowns replaced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Extend the Lifespan of Your Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you follow these tips to take care of your crown, you\ncan get the most out of it and reduce your need for additional visits with your\ndentist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n