Porcelain crowns are one of the most popular cosmetic dental restoration methods today because they bring long-term effectiveness and the implementation time is quite short. However, to prolong the life of porcelain crowns, customers need to pay attention to oral hygiene as well as the daily menu. Therefore, what to avoid and what to eat after new porcelain crowns is a question of many people, let’s find out specifically with BIK International Dental Clinic through the following article!
1. What to eat after new porcelain crowns?
To help porcelain teeth become more stable in the early stages of the oral environment, in the first few days after porcelain crowns, customers should add the following foods to their daily menu:
Soft, liquid foods
To avoid affecting porcelain teeth in the early stages, customers should only eat soft, liquid foods that do not require too much chewing force such as soup, porridge, milk, etc.
Foods rich in vitamins
Customers should increase foods rich in vitamins from vegetables, fruits such as oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, etc. to provide energy to help the body stay healthy as usual after dental restoration.
Calcium supplement
In addition, because porcelain crowns require grinding of the tooth stump, the real tooth is much weaker at this time. Customers also need to supplement foods rich in calcium and nutrients such as meat, fish, eggs, milk, etc. to help teeth recover and become stronger.
Drink plenty of water
To reduce the feeling of pain as well as eliminate harmful bacteria in the oral cavity and prevent possible infections, customers should drink plenty of filtered water every day.
2. What should you avoid after getting porcelain crowns?
After having just finished covering porcelain teeth, customers also need to pay attention to abstaining from eating and drinking the following foods to stabilize the teeth and use them longer:
Foods that are too tough or too hard
Because the porcelain teeth are not really stable, customers need to limit eating some foods that are too tough or too hard and require a lot of chewing force. Especially when restoring molars, you need to pay more attention because porcelain teeth are very easy to break or crack at this time.
Foods that are too hot or too cold
Because the real tooth stump is still quite sensitive at this time, customers should also avoid using foods with temperatures that are too high or too low. Especially when using metal ceramic teeth because this material has high heat conduction, can stimulate and cause tooth sensitivity for a long time.
Dark foods
In addition, to ensure that ceramic teeth can bring maximum aesthetics, maintain the natural color like real teeth after a long time of use, customers should limit the use of dark foods such as coffee, soft drinks. These drinks not only dull and yellow porcelain teeth but also affect real teeth.
Carbonated drinks
In addition, customers should also limit some types of carbonated drinks because they contain a lot of acid, which will increase the risk of tooth enamel damage, teeth are also easily stained, making aesthetics no longer guaranteed.
Foods high in sugar
Foods high in sugar such as cakes, candies, chocolate, etc. will have a negative impact on teeth, especially porcelain teeth, so customers should limit the use of these foods.
3. Important notes after porcelain crowns
In addition to paying attention to the daily menu, after having new porcelain crowns, customers should also note the following to prolong the life of their teeth:
Proper oral hygiene
Brush your teeth at least twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush, using just enough force to avoid affecting the porcelain teeth and sensitive real tooth stumps.
Use toothpaste containing fluoride to make teeth stronger.
Combine the use of dental floss and mouthwash to completely remove bacteria in the oral cavity, preventing some oral diseases such as tooth decay, gingivitis, etc.
Regular check-ups
Customers should follow the doctor’s instructions, go to the dentist for a follow-up appointment to have their teeth cleaned and their oral cavity cleaned periodically. In addition, the doctor will also check the condition of the porcelain teeth and promptly fix some unwanted problems.
Conclusion
So with the information provided above, BIK International Dental Clinic hopes that you have known what to avoid and what to eat after having porcelain crowns to ensure the longevity of your teeth. In addition, if after having porcelain crowns there are any unusual signs or prolonged pain, customers should see a doctor immediately for timely treatment.
