Do you need a dental crown? You're in luck! These days, zirconia crowns blend flawlessly with your smile, and at Lifetime Dental, we can often complete your restoration the same day with CEREC technology. Here's everything you need to know if you're considering dental crowns for your smile.
Why Biocompatibility Matters: The Zirconia Advantage
At Lifetime Dental in Prahran, we take a holistic approach to dental care, ensuring that the materials we use for restorations are biocompatible and safe for your unique needs. Metal crowns used in the past could sometimes cause health concerns or reactions in people with metal allergies. Using zirconia, a high-strength ceramic material, ensures that patients don't experience adverse reactions to their restorations that could affect their health over time. We can also customise biocompatible dental crowns to blend them flawlessly into your smile, giving you the durability you need with the aesthetics you want.
The Science of Strength: Is Zirconia Durable?
Zirconia is extremely durable and can last 10 to 15 years with proper home care and consistent dental check-ups.
There are several steps you can take at home to protect your restoration from wear and damage and prolong its longevity:
- Consistent daily brushing — Brushing twice a day for two-minute periods will protect your tooth from bacteria or decay happening beneath your crown
- Daily flossing — Floss gently around your crown each day to prevent plaque and bacteria from getting underneath
- Avoid hard or chewy foods — Cut hard foods into bite-sized pieces and avoid chewy items like caramels that could pull off your crown
- Never use your teeth as tools — Don't use your teeth to open or carry packages
Your holistic dentist in Prahran will also monitor the health and function of your crown during your routine preventive exam. They can make you aware of any concerns before they become a more significant problem.
Contact your team at Lifetime Dental on (03) 9510 1644 if you have questions about dental crowns in Prahran.
