“How do you brush after getting crowns?”
I am a 47 year old male. I will be getting 2 sets of crowns. How do you brush after getting crowns?
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It's very important to clean your crowns as you would your other teeth. Brush and floss them twice a day, making sure to clean well around the gumline. Don't scrub, but angle your toothbrush and clean with circular massaging motions.
After getting crowns placed, you want to brush 2 times a day for 2 minutes in circular motions. It's always recommended to use an electric brush, too, it will help with oral hygiene immensely.
Crowns are a layer of either porcelain, metal or a combination that protect the underlying tooth. Like a glove over your hand. Brushing a regular tooth or a tooth covered with a crown should involve the same motion and direction. Place the bristles at a 45 degree angle into the gums. An electric tooth brush will assist the motion.
You brush them the same way as natural teeth; clean 360° around each tooth using a combination of tooth brush, toothpaste, and dental floss.