Once the tooth receives a crown can that tooth keep getting a crown replaced on it every 15 years or so or does a point come when the person loses that tooth early. I ask because I'm only 19 and got 3/4 crowns for two teeth recently, can these teeth keep getting crowns or will I lose them much sooner than my other teeth and need extraction and implants?
January 12, 2012
Answer: How often can a tooth be crowned
Crowns are some of the longest lasting restorations but a number of factors are involved in terms of when they need to be replaced. Each time a tooth is crowned more tooth structure is removed. At some point enough tooth may not be there and you would probably be better off with an implant at that point . Considering you said that they were just placed hopefully you have many years before you even have to worry about it
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January 12, 2012
Answer: How often can a tooth be crowned
Crowns are some of the longest lasting restorations but a number of factors are involved in terms of when they need to be replaced. Each time a tooth is crowned more tooth structure is removed. At some point enough tooth may not be there and you would probably be better off with an implant at that point . Considering you said that they were just placed hopefully you have many years before you even have to worry about it
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January 11, 2012
Answer: The Longevity of All Dental Work Depends on YOU
Great question-Dentists try hard to do excellent work. How you take care of your oral health will aid in the longetivity and maintenance of your dentistry. You must have regular cleanings and check-up visits. Brushing and flossing and overall good sense will help keep your smile healthy. Watching your diet, eating healthy and not abusing the work you have is also important. No chewing of ice or hard foods so you don't get chipping. Consider wearing a bite protector as well. Nothing lasts forever-everything will eventually need replacing-especially if you are blessed with long life. BUT recurrent decay and other unexpected events can result in revisions. Modern dentistry is always evolving and you never know what will be the state of the art when you need to redo your teeth. Enjoy and be careful-
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January 11, 2012
Answer: The Longevity of All Dental Work Depends on YOU
Great question-Dentists try hard to do excellent work. How you take care of your oral health will aid in the longetivity and maintenance of your dentistry. You must have regular cleanings and check-up visits. Brushing and flossing and overall good sense will help keep your smile healthy. Watching your diet, eating healthy and not abusing the work you have is also important. No chewing of ice or hard foods so you don't get chipping. Consider wearing a bite protector as well. Nothing lasts forever-everything will eventually need replacing-especially if you are blessed with long life. BUT recurrent decay and other unexpected events can result in revisions. Modern dentistry is always evolving and you never know what will be the state of the art when you need to redo your teeth. Enjoy and be careful-
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