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Can I eat normally with a crown?

Yes, you can eat normally with a crown, but we urge you not to do the following:

  • Bite directly into sticky taffy or similar foods with a capped tooth 
  • Chew on hard objects like pens or ice
  • Use your crowned teeth as tools to open bottles or packages
  • Ignore loose or damaged crowns

With smart habits, regular oral hygiene, and dental visits every six months, you can extend the life of your dental crown, which typically lasts a decade or longer.

Reasons You May Need Dental Crowns in Palatine, IL

Dentists recommend crowns for various reasons, and sometimes patients choose them for cosmetic purposes. If you need a dental crown or similar restoration, the dentist will discuss it with you.

Reasons you may need a dental crown include:

  • Capping a weak or previously treated tooth
  • Capping a damaged tooth
  • Lengthening a short tooth
  • Conceal cracks, chips, or other abnormalities
  • Connect the bridge teeth to healthy teeth
  • Capping a single dental implant

Schedule a Consultation with the Dentist Today

If you have a broken tooth or are considering tooth replacement or cosmetic dentistry, tooth crowns may play a role. To get started, please get in touch with a dental team member today at (847) 359-7520 or request an appointment online. 

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