What is the Life Expectancy of a Dental Crown?

We have a wide range of General Dentistry services, including routine check-ups, fillings, and Dental Crowns, in addition to our Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Dental Implant services. If you are thinking of getting a crown fitted, fixed, or removed, you are likely to have a lot of concerns about the procedure and how to care for your teeth afterward. One of the most common questions we get asked is how long do dental crowns usually last?

Dental crowns are tiny caps that fit over teeth and are used for a number of purposes. They are one of the choices we use to fix and protect damaged or decayed teeth from further harm, similar to fillings. Dental crowns are required when the affected tooth is severely damaged or decayed and needs additional stability and protection. However, fillings are used to repair small areas of tooth decay.

Dental crowns can also be used to correct cosmetic dental problems such as crooked teeth, resulting in a whiter, healthier smile. In addition, they can strengthen broken, chipped, or noticeably damaged teeth, and our professional dentist team in Turkey for dental crowns can walk you through all of your options during your initial consultation.

Can a Dental Crown Last a Lifetime?

We often get asked if dental crowns are permanent or not. There are several factors to consider, including the materials used, the way they are fitted, and how well you maintain them. Since we want you to have long lasting confidence in your smile, our expert team takes extra care when designing, creating, and fitting dental crowns so that you can get the most out of them. 

With proper aftercare, dental crowns can last up to 15 years or more on average. You do not need any special procedures to take care of your crown until it gets damaged, and you can typically treat it like a normal tooth. Brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing every day will help to keep the crown in good shape while also improving your overall oral health. Although a properly fitted crown serves as a protective shield, the tooth under it may still be damaged or develop further decay. When brushing and flossing your teeth, make sure to pay careful attention to the gum line. This will help to avoid plaque buildup and maintain the protection of your teeth, gums, and crowns.

You should continue your regular dentist check ups. One of the things your dentist will confirm during these sessions is that your dental crown is still stable and that the edge of the crown has a strong seal and is not causing you any problems or pain. They will give you advice on how to take care of your teeth and keep your crown clean. 

So, can a crown last a lifetime? The answer is obviously, no.

Even though dental crowns have a 15-year lifespan, that does not mean they are indestructible during that period. Dental crowns, like natural teeth, are prone to chipping, splitting, and increased wear and tear if not properly cared for.

How Do You Know When a Crown Needs to be Replaced?

Crown damage may be caused by facial wounds, chewing something rough, sticky, or chewy, or clenching and grinding the teeth. If you find that your crown is chipped or cracked, schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible to get it repaired. If the crack or chip is not too bad, the crown can be repaired without the need for a crown replacement.

Dental crowns cannot decay, but the tooth underneath can. Also, plaque buildup may cause decay to begin or continue on the tooth underneath. If you feel any tenderness or swelling around your crown or the tooth it covers, make an appointment with your dentist right away to prevent the dental crown problem getting worse.

Before any fixes or replacements for dental crowns are made, we perform a comprehensive review to ensure that you don’t have any underlying oral health concerns or signs of potential problems. An x-ray of your mouth will be taken as part of your evaluation, and our expert dentists in Turkey, will be able to see whether the tooth under your crown is decaying or requires some further treatment. In this case, the crown may need to be removed in order to treat the tooth underneath. Before your crown is replaced, you may need to undergo treatments such as a root canal. This is to ensure that the tooth under the crown is as safe and secure as possible, extending the life expectancy of the dental crown.