Congratulations on your recentcrown or bridge placement!
You have decided to save or replace a tooth.
When the treatment has been carried out on
intact tooth/teeth.
Generally speaking, a diseased tooth undergoing treatment is at greater risk of recurrence than a solid, healthy tooth.
In the presence of a crown or a bridge, it is more the recurrence of caries that threatens the work, though a new attack on the gums remains possible. In any case, the problem can be mitigated by modifying your habits:
- Reinforce hygienein the affected area.
- Brush at least once a daybetween the teeth adjacent to the restoration
- Under a bridge, perform a daily rinse. You can use a syringe filled with water or a mouthwash.
- Follow-up with your dentist is essential for long-term maintenance.
- Every 2-3 months,apply fluoride gel for a week with the brush between the