JOHN J. ROBERSON, DDS

Dental crowns are sturdy caps that are shaped like teeth and used to restore decayed, cracked, misshapen, discolored, or damaged teeth. As durable as they are, they can still experience wear and tear after years of biting, chewing, and grinding up your food since they’re designed to function like natural teeth. With proper care, they have a average lifespan of 10-15 years. They will eventually need to be replaced, so continue reading to learn about four signs that it’s time to get new dental crowns.

Of the many reasons to choose dental implants to replace missing teeth, one of the biggest is their predictability. The treatment has a 95 percent chance of success, and you can usually expect your implants to last 25 years or more with minimal maintenance. But despite their reliability, implants do sometimes come loose or fail, and it’s important to understand how this happens and what you can do about it. Do you have a loose dental implant? Here’s what you need to know.