{"id":90,"date":"2014-08-28T20:37:59","date_gmt":"2014-08-28T20:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hardindental.com\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2024-07-17T08:25:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T13:25:47","slug":"how-to-care-for-porcelain-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hardindental.com\/blog\/how-to-care-for-porcelain-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for Porcelain Crowns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A dental crown fits comfortably over a tooth, completely concealing structural or cosmetic issues. However, out of sight certainly doesn\u2019t mean out of mind when it comes to dental health. If you live in Cincinnati, it\u2019s important to remember that\u00a0<a href=\"\/cosmetic-dentistry\/dental-crowns-and-bridges\/\">porcelain crowns<\/a>\u00a0need to be maintained like natural teeth.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, the majority of dental restorations don\u2019t require\u00a0<em>more<\/em>\u00a0care than actual teeth. However, crowns aren\u2019t made from indestructible materials, and a tooth covered by a crown could still be susceptible to decay and other health issues.<\/p>\n<p>To care for both your tooth and a porcelain crown, key steps you should take include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brushing two times or more each day<\/li>\n<li>Flossing daily<\/li>\n<li>Using antibacterial mouthwash, which can prevent plaque growth around the gum line and other areas that are more difficult to clean<\/li>\n<li>Visiting our dentists every six month for a full exam and professional cleaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During your biannual appointments, Dr. Gary or Dr. Tara Hardin will assess the health of your natural teeth, gums, and check the strength and stability of any restorations. By practicing proper oral hygiene, most patients should be able to enjoy a sturdy, natural looking smile with porcelain crowns.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how porcelain crowns can improve your smile long-term, please\u00a0<a href=\"\/contact\/\">contact Hardin Advanced Dentistry<\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a0<strong>(513) 398-4448<\/strong>\u00a0today to schedule your appointment. Dr. Tara and Dr. Gary serve patients throughout Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana, and the Greater Cincinnati area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A dental crown fits comfortably over a tooth, completely concealing structural or cosmetic issues. However, out of sight certainly doesn\u2019t mean out of mind when it comes to dental health. If you live in Cincinnati, it\u2019s important to remember that\u00a0porcelain crowns\u00a0need to be maintained like natural teeth. 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