When patients get restorations, they often think they’ll last a lifetime. The truth is, implants are one of the few restorations that will last a lifetime. Others, like crowns and veneers, can break — and this is normal.
If placed appropriately a crown should last as long as 15 years. If it breaks after 3 years or sooner, then something is wrong.
There can be several different reasons why crowns break— from poor fitting to teeth grinding.
When patients come into THE SCIENCE OF SMILES® with a broken crown, I often suspect the patient has a bite misalignment or he/she may be a teeth grinder. When this happens the upper and lower jaw generate a tremendous amount of biting force that leads to a cracked crown.
How am I able to tell if a person grinds their teeth? I look at the following signs:
- bone loss in one or several areas
- slightly or significantly grinded surface of one or several teeth
- history of frequent crown breaking.
Eliminating Teeth Grinding to Save Your Crowns
As TMJ dentist, I can help save your crowns.
Using dental technology and massage techniques, I can eliminate teeth grinding to correct your jaw joint positioning. This will ensure that there is no excess force present when you bite. No teeth grinding – no crown breaking.
In our office, we offer a complimentary consultation to determine if TMD conditions are present and recommend a treatment plan depending on the case. Most often we can start treatment with a TMJ guard that eliminates pain, teeth grinding and other symptoms very fast.
We welcome new patients into our office. Please call 626-624-4030
About THE SCIENCE OF SMILES®
THE SCIENCE OF SMILES® offers affordable cosmetic and laser dentistry and gentle, compassionate general dental care in Pasadena, CA. Our office is conveniently located with extended hours to meet your needs. At THE SCIENCE OF SMILES®, we provide most dental services, from basic preventative care and general dentistry to specialized procedures, complete dental reconstruction and TMJ/Headache management. Patient satisfaction is our top priority and we strive to provide the exceptional, affordable dental care and personal touch that lead to lasting relationships. A smiling patient is our greatest reward and we look forward to keeping those smiles healthy, beautiful, and bright. Discover affordable up-to-date dentistry and a team who truly cares at THE SCIENCE OF SMILES®.
