Dental Fillings, Crowns, and Bridges

Caps (also known as dental crowns) can last a long time if properly cared for and maintained. However, if a patient neglects their oral hygiene, the longevity of a cap decreases dramatically. Therefore, when we place a dental crown or cap in our Logansport dental office, we will offer you advice on how to best care for your cap and keep your teeth healthy.

Tips for Getting a Longer Life Out of Your Crown

For the most part, you can care for a crown or cap the same way you care for your natural teeth. However, we do have a few tips to help you extend the lifespan of your crown. 

Avoid Hard, Chewy, and Sticky Foods

Hard, chewy, and sticky foods can adhere to or fracture your crown. Once a crown has been damaged, we may need to replace it, depending on the severity of the damage. Avoiding these foods can also help protect your natural teeth, which are prone to decay when exposed to some chewy foods, like sugary caramel.

Follow a Good Oral Hygiene Routine

Your brushing and flossing routine contributes significantly to your overall oral health, and with better oral health, your dental crown will last longer. While your dental crown can’t decay, the tooth beneath it can, and if that happens, we’ll need to remove the crown to treat the issue. It’s also possible for food debris to become trapped between your gumline and the crown. For the best chance at long-lasting dental work, develop a good oral hygiene schedule at home and visit the dentist for regular dental cleanings and exams.

Dental Crowns in Logansport

In our 46947 area dental office, we place functional, natural-looking dental implants to restore patients’ smiles. In addition, Dr. Travis Parker and Dr. Esi Parker will help you keep your dental crowns and natural teeth in good condition for as long as possible.

We provide compassionate dentistry and treat patients just like our family in our Logansport dental office. We will do everything we can to make the procedures and treatments you receive in our office comfortable and pleasant for you. 

Gentle Dentistry in Comfort

Our skilled dentists, Dr. Esi Parker and Dr. Travis Parker, offer gentle and experienced care to patients, and they’re always honest about your treatments. In most cases, we can make your procedures relaxing and painless by numbing the affected area. We also offer nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) to patients who have dental anxiety or experience discomfort during a procedure. Nitrous oxide, a mild sedative, helps you stay calm but doesn’t put you to sleep, so you can still communicate with our team while they work. 

We want to build a trusting relationship with our patients. With that in mind, we will be upfront with you about any pain or discomfort you might experience during or after a scheduled procedure, and we will advise you on how to manage that pain if you do experience it. After most dental procedures, severe or prolonged pain is not normal, and you should always check in with us if that becomes an issue. 

Our goal as your family dentist is to assist patients in relieving pain with our treatments, creating a healthier, stronger bite and smile. 

Enjoy Compassionate Dentistry in Logansport

If you aim to avoid dental treatments like fillings and root canals, we can help with routine cleanings and exams. With regularly scheduled check-ups, we can keep an eye on any developing dental issues to use conservative treatment methods first. If a situation advances, such as a cavity, a more complex treatment may be necessary.

Either way, our empathetic team offers compassionate care, making your visits as pain-free as possible.