Signs that Your Dental Crown Needs to be Replaced

The environment inside your mouth is quite volatile. To survive, dental restorations like crowns are made of high-quality ceramics for durability. But even then, dental crowns need replacement at some point in life. Instead of waiting for your crown to suffer total failure, it’s vital to keep your eyes peeled for common warning signs to know your crown is due for repair or replacement.

Mark H Wright DDS in Colorado Springs, Colorado, provides high-quality dental crowns lasting 10-15 years. However, we understand your dental crown won’t last forever. Dr. Mark Wright shares signs to watch out for to know when to replace your dental crown.

Is my dental crown due for replacement?

Dental crowns are designed to give your smile extended durability but can become chipped, cracked, or loose because of poor maintenance or installation. Also, factors like tooth grinding and smoking can put your crowns at risk of failure.

In some instances — such as a fallen-out crown — it’s obvious your restoration needs replacement. However, it’s not always apparent your cap is problematic. Learn the common signs of a failing dental crown.

• Noticeable wear and tear: If your dental crown has visible chips and cracks, it’s time to replace it. If teeth grinding (bruxism) is the cause of your chipped or fractured crown, talk to your dentist about a customized mouthguard to protect your replacement crown
• Receding gum line: Bad bacteria like invading the space where the crown and the tooth meet. When you don’t clean this area thoroughly, infections can creep in. A receding gum line indicates gum disease or a poorly placed crown. When you notice this, see a dentist immediately to determine if your crown requires proper bonding or replacement
• Tooth or gum pain: A broken or poorly installed dental crown no longer protects the underneath tooth sufficiently. As a result, you may experience tooth pain, sensitivity, or gum swelling around the tooth. Early intervention saves your tooth and the need to replace your crown
• Change in tooth appearance: Dental crowns improve your smile esthetics, but after many years, you may notice a difference in the color between your crown and the surrounding teeth. Patients with porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) may notice a dark line along the gum line. In such cases, see your dentist immediately to determine whether a replacement is required

Would you like to restore your smile with a dental crown?

Please call (719) 624-4122 to make Mark H Wright DDS your go-to office for all your dental crown solutions. Even better, you get to enjoy our CareCredit financing options for procedures not covered by insurance.