Re: advice on gum care after crowns

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Re: advice on gum care after crowns

Steven Bornfeld

20 Nov 2006 03:30

> HI!
> I recently had crowns placed on my front teeth. My hygienist advised me
> to brush very softly so that my gums do not recede. I normally use a
> sonicare toothbrush. Do you think that it is safe to continue to use
> the sonicare, or could it damage my gums?
> Thanks for your advice

Nothing wrong with a Sonicare. There really shouldn't need to be any
special oral hygiene practices needed for a crown. What I'm reading
here is that there is a cosmetic concern should the gumline recede. But
this should be minimal if your oral hygiene technique is good. If you
have doubts, have your dentist or hygienist demonstrate for you.

Steve

teach675@ntl.sympatico.ca	20 Nov 2006 02:54
HI! I recently had crowns placed on my front teeth. My hygienist advised me to brush very softly so that my gums do not recede. I normally use a sonicare toothbrush. Do you think that it is safe to continue to use the sonicare, or could it damage my gums? Thanks for your advice

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