{"id":2726,"date":"2019-01-13T07:17:26","date_gmt":"2019-01-13T07:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/?p=2726"},"modified":"2020-04-10T15:31:24","modified_gmt":"2020-04-10T15:31:24","slug":"detecting-tooth-decay-under-crowns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/dental-crowns\/detecting-tooth-decay-under-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"Detect Tooth Decay Under Crowns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>When a natural tooth is damaged, we can often protect it and make it look good again by placing a dental crown. \u00a0Because a dental crown restores these attributes, sometimes our patients continue eating and taking care of their teeth they way they always have, assuming the tooth is protected the way their other healthy teeth are. \u00a0In reality, tooth decay can still cause cavities under the crown so it&#8217;s really important to not only follow good oral hygiene practices but also keep scheduled cleanings and checkup appointments here in our office.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.69;\"><h2>How You Can Tell if There is Decay Under Your Crown<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:-10px;margin-bottom:-10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>It\u2019s not all that easy to know if there is decay underneath a crown because it can be a very small area when it begins. \u00a0We routinely will use an x-ray to see if there is decay forming on the tooth under the crown. Our skilled dentist will look at the results of the x-ray and do a thorough oral exam. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/dental-crowns-fullerton-orange-county\/\">Read on<\/a> for more information about this process.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"550\" height=\"602\" alt=\"detect tooth decay under crowns fullerton orange county ca\" title=\"Detect tooth decay under crowns fullerton orange county ca\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/tooth-decay-under-crowns-fullerton-orange-county-ca.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/tooth-decay-under-crowns-fullerton-orange-county-ca-200x219.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/tooth-decay-under-crowns-fullerton-orange-county-ca-400x438.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/tooth-decay-under-crowns-fullerton-orange-county-ca.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:26;line-height:1.69;\"><h2>Why Teeth Can Decay Under an Old Crown<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:-10px;margin-bottom:-10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>The possibility of tooth decay forming underneath a dental crown is concerning for patients. \u00a0It is essential to understand how it occurs and how to prevent it from happening. Tooth decay forms under dental crowns when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not scheduling or keeping regular dental checkups. \u00a0By missing a regular checkup you may not discover the decay until it has caused damage and pain. \u00a0Regular checkups can prevent decay under a crown before it happens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Not brushing and flossing regularly. \u00a0Plaque from bacteria starts to form which affects the tooth under the crown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The dental crown which is ill fitting can also cause a buildup of bacteria, affecting the tooth under the crown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While tooth decay under a crown is a common complaint, it can be prevented. \u00a0It is up to you to maintain good oral health to prevent this and other types of damage to your teeth. If you have any concerns, call us today and one of our skilled dentists in OC can see if there is decay present under your dental crown. Dr. Aarti Puri, DDS and our caring staff will provide you with the best possible experience and a great looking smile. \u00a0We are located in Fullerton in Orange County, California.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/dental-implants\/dental-implants-vs-dental-bridges\/\" rel=\"prev\">Previous<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/toothache\/how-to-avoid-tooth-decay\/\" rel=\"next\">Next<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2727,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"acf":[],"modified_by":"admin","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2726"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2726"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2726\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3084,"href":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2726\/revisions\/3084"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2726"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}