4 Important Reasons to Have a Dental Crown Replaced

On average, dental crowns last up to 15 years, however, some studies have documented crowns lasting as long as 50 years with optimal dental care. Regardless of how long your crowns last, you’ll probably need to replace them at some point during your lifetime. Our Norwalk, California, team is here to help.

At Pioneer Dental Group, our experienced dentist, Dr. Behzad Binafard, offers personalized dental care, including education that empowers you to know when it’s time to consider crown replacement. 

Read on to learn four important reasons to get your crowns replaced. 

Normal wear-and-tear

Everyday activities like chewing, grinding your teeth, and clenching your teeth can affect the crown material over time. 

You could eventually develop small cracks or chips in your crown or the material could thin. Sometimes, the cumulative result of daily wear can lead to a sudden crown fracture that puts your underlying tooth at risk. 

Dr. Binafard evaluates the integrity of your crowns at every checkup so you can be proactive about replacing old crowns before you experience tooth damage.

Decay gets past a crown

Your crowns can’t develop decay themselves. But, your tooth beneath it could still develop decay. 

If you don’t maintain good oral hygiene, you frequently eat a lot of sugar, or you develop a gum infection, harmful bacteria could travel beneath your crown and cause serious damage to your vulnerable tooth. 

By removing your crown, treating the infection, and placing a new perfectly fitted crown, we can help prevent the problem from happening again.

Changing fit due to gum recession

Nearly 90% of people over 65 experience gum recession, and it can start much earlier in life. As your gums recede, it can affect your crown fit. 

If your crowns don’t sit flush with your gums, a gap can form where bacteria and food particles accumulate. This greatly increases your risk of tooth infection and decay. 

Replacing your crown can restore an ideal fit and prevent future problems. 

Changed appearance

Although they’re generally highly durable, crowns may lose their original shine, especially if they’re made from older materials that don’t age as well as modern ceramics.

If your crowns just don’t look like they used to, we can create new ones using the most up-to-date materials in our state-of-the-art dental lab. 

Dr. Binafard and our team collaborate with you throughout the process to ensure your new restorations match your aesthetic goals while also being comfortable and well-fitting. 

Convenient crown replacements 

If you think you need a crown replacement, our team at Pioneer Dental Group is here to guide you. Call our office today at 562-684-6179 or schedule your appointment online. We can help you keep your smile beautiful and healthy.