Brushing twice a day and cleaning between your teeth daily with floss or interdental cleaners (specially shaped brushes and sticks or picks) is vital when your have crowns. It's important to remove any plaque from the area where the gum meets the tooth. Otherwise it can cause tooth decay or gum disease.
To prevent damaging or fracturing the crowns, it's a good idea to avoid chewing "hard" foods, ice, or other hard objects. You also want to avoid grinding your teeth.
It's important to visit your dentist regularly.
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