{"id":174,"date":"2019-05-05T12:53:39","date_gmt":"2019-05-05T12:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/blog\/?p=174"},"modified":"2019-07-11T12:55:44","modified_gmt":"2019-07-11T12:55:44","slug":"discover-how-long-your-dental-crown-will-last-and-how-you-can-prolong-its-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amherstdental.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/05\/discover-how-long-your-dental-crown-will-last-and-how-you-can-prolong-its-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover How Long Your Dental Crown Will Last and How You Can Prolong Its Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When a tooth is severely decayed or damaged, there are\nmany options for treatment, but one of the most common solutions is to have a dental crown<\/a>\nplaced. If you need this type of tooth restoration, it is because your tooth is\nweak and needs protection from further damage. Not only are they customized to\nmatch the color, size, and shape of your natural teeth, but they are effective\nat keeping infection out and restoring your smile. No matter if you are\npreparing to have one placed or you have already received your custom crown,\nlet us explain how long a typical crown will last and what you can do to extend\nits longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Can Patients Expect When Having a Crown Placed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, the process of getting a dental crown typically takes\ntwo appointments. Why? Because the crown itself must be created, and it takes\ntime for the lab to customize your restoration. During your first appointment,\nthe dentist will examine your tooth to determine whether it can support a crown\nor not. Once it is decided that you are a good candidate for a dental crown,\nthey will file it down as part of the preparation portion of the procedure.\nThis ensures there will be room for the crown. If the tooth is damaged or\nbroken, it might be necessary for the dentist to fill the tooth before placing\na crown. The same can be said for teeth that are severely decayed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once this is completed, your dentist will take an impression\nof your tooth and send it to the dental lab to have your permanent crown\ncreated. In the meantime, you will be fitted with a temporary crown, so it will\nprotect your tooth until the permanent one is ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At your next and final appointment, the dentist will remove\nthe temporary crown and use a special adhesive to secure the permanent crown\ninto place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Will a Dental Crown Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On average, you can expect your dental crown to last\nanywhere between 5 and 15 years. Much of it depends on the amount of wear and\ntear the crown experiences over time, but with proper care and maintenance,\nyour tooth restoration can last for quite some time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Can Do to Prolong the Life of Your Dental Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking to extend the life of your dental crown, try\nthe following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n