What should I do if I have a toothache after having porcelain teeth?

Porcelain teeth are a relatively common type of tooth restoration currently. They can make the patient's teeth look less porous and complete the repair. After the porcelain teeth are completed, you may experience toothache for a short period of time and need to have regular follow-up visits. In addition, you should avoid eating hard or chewy foods and keep your diet light.

Precautions

1. Develop good oral hygiene habits and maintain good oral hygiene. (Brush teeth and use dental floss; patients with periodontitis and gum recession should also use interdental brushes, water flossers and other auxiliary cleaning tools)

2. Avoid hard and tough food

3. Regular check-ups and follow-up if any discomfort occurs.

Disease prevention

Currently, teeth that have undergone root canal treatment due to pulp or apical lesions are the most common indications for metal-ceramic crown restoration. Most pulp or apical lesions are caused by untimely treatment of caries, which leads to further progression of the disease. Therefore, maintaining good oral hygiene habits and preventing the occurrence of caries are the most effective ways to reduce metal porcelain crown restoration treatments.

Frequently asked questions

What preparations need to be made before porcelain tooth treatment

Teeth with pulp or apical lesions require complete root canal treatment;

Patients with periodontal disease need to undergo periodontal treatment first to ensure the health of their gums;

Some patients with malocclusion need to undergo orthodontic treatment first to restore a good occlusion.

Safety of nickel-chromium alloy porcelain crowns

Nickel is an essential element for the human body. A large number of items in our real life, such as pots, pans, etc., contain nickel, which can be excreted through metabolism. It is safe for the vast majority of patients. Nickel-chromium alloy has good biosafety, and only has some side effects in a very small number of patients. Allergies caused by contact with the oral cavity are very rare. Nickel-chromium alloy has good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance, and has good operating performance when used in the production of oral restorations. In these aspects, except for precious metals, nickel-chromium alloy can be said to be the best choice. Nickel-chromium alloy porcelain crowns are cheap, and under the current national conditions in my country, more people can get more satisfactory tooth restorations.

Which type of porcelain teeth is best? How to choose

Each type of porcelain has its advantages and disadvantages. The amount of molars, strength, fit, aesthetic performance, biocompatibility, etc. are all considerations. In addition, the price of porcelain teeth is also an important consideration. Patients should make their choice based on their doctor's advice and their own circumstances. In a sense, there are no best porcelain teeth, only the ones that suit you best.

Can I brush and floss my teeth after the restoration?

Since porcelain teeth are wrapped around the remaining tooth tissue, the area where the porcelain teeth are connected to the tooth tissue is more prone to secondary caries than intact and healthy tooth tissue, leading to treatment failure. Therefore, after porcelain teeth are restored, you can not only brush your teeth, but also need to use the correct brushing method to better clean your mouth.