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 that has undergone treatment is at greater risk of recurrence than a completely healthy tooth.
When a crown or bridge is in place, it is primarily the recurrence of decay that threatens the restoration, but new gum disease remains a possibility. In any case, the problem can be prevented by adjusting your habits:
- Reinforce hygienein the affected area.
- Brush at least once a daybetween the teeth adjacent to the restoration
- Under a bridge, rinse daily. You can use a syringe filled with water or 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
