Did you receive a dental crown recently to save your tooth? Maybe we placed a tooth-colored filling because you were suffering from a cavity. Whatever the case, when we restore your smile, you are left with artificial tissue as a portion of your grin. For some patients, this brings up a lot of concerns and questions regarding keeping restorative treatments in good shape for as long as possible. Allow us to offer up a few tips, so your repaired smile remains in great shape.
Tip #1: Stay The Course
Have you been practicing optimal dental hygiene and preventive care lately because you know a clean smile can avoid restorative treatments? Keep up the good work. By brushing and flossing like we suggest every day (and deciding to commit yourself to twice-annual cleanings and exams), you keep your tissues healthy. In turn, this allows restorations to remain in good condition.
Tip #2: Skip The Gum
If you have a restoration in your smile, it’s entirely possible that it will remain in place without much change for many years to come. However, one of the easiest ways to dislodge or damage the results of a restorative treatment is to indulge in gum, sticky candy, or very hard foods. Make instinctual choices regarding your food for effective restoration protection.
Tip #3: Don’t Overuse Your Smile
Have you long enjoyed making ice your daily snack? Maybe you find it helpful to chew on a pen or pencil when you’re concentrating. Perhaps you suffer from bruxism but you have not yet done anything to seek treatment. If you want your restorations to last, keep them out of harm’s way by only using your teeth when you need them.
Visit Our Office in Baxter, MN!
Dr. Clinton L. Roberts and the friendly staff at Greenhaven Family Dental are happy to help you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile with a comprehensive approach to general dentistry. With years of training and experience in dental sleep medicine, Dr. Roberts is also adept at helping patients treat snoring and sleep apnea so they can rest more easily (and quietly). To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, call our office in Baxter, MN, today at (218) 454-0523. We proudly welcome patients from Brainerd, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby-Ironton-Deerwood, and all surrounding communities.