How to clean and disinfect your dental crowns with ozone

Infection Under a Dental Crown: What Should You Do?

Maintaining good hygiene for dental crowns is essential to ensure their longevity, prevent oral complications, and protect gum health. Although a crown is resistant to tooth decay, it is not completely risk-free. Without proper care, infections or inflammation can develop around the crowned tooth.

In this comprehensive guide, we explain how to clean and disinfect dental crowns using ozone and which best practices to adopt to prevent infection under a dental crown.

Why Is Dental Crown Hygiene So Important?

1. Prevent Secondary Cavities

Even though the crown covers the tooth, the underlying tooth remains vulnerable to decay, particularly at the root or at the junction between the crown and the natural tooth.

2. Avoid Gum Disease

Poor oral hygiene can lead to gum inflammation (gingivitis) or periodontitis, which may weaken the supporting tooth and compromise the stability of the crown.

3. Extend the Lifespan of Crowns

Thorough and regular cleaning helps prevent complications that could require premature removal or replacement of the crown.

How to Clean and Disinfect Dental Crowns with Ozone

Ozone is a powerful natural agent with antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. It is especially recommended for dental crown care, as it allows deep disinfection without damaging oral tissues.

1. Tooth Brushing

• Frequency: Two to three times a day, ideally after meals.

• Technique: Use a soft-bristled sonic toothbrush.
  Gently brush around the crown, paying special attention
  to the junction between the crown and the gum.

• Ozonated toothpaste: Choose a toothpaste enriched with ozone,
  which helps disinfect the mouth while preserving oral balance.

2. Ozone Dental Water Flosser: Prevent Infection
Under a Crown Without Pain

An ozone dental water flosser is a powerful ally against dental plaque,
bacteria, and food debris trapped between teeth and crowns.
It provides optimal daily interdental cleaning and disinfection,
helping to prevent complications.

• Benefits: Gentle yet effective cleaning of hard-to-reach areas.

• Usage tips: Direct the jet around the crown, along the gum line,
  and between teeth. Use it daily to strengthen overall oral hygiene.

3. Application of Ozonated Oil

Ozonated oil can be used as a complementary treatment to eliminate persistent bacteria after crown placement or during maintenance.

• How to use: Apply a few drops with a cotton swab to the crown area once or twice a day.

How to Prevent Dental Crown Infection with Ozone

Ozone, in its various forms (toothpaste, water flosser, oil), is an excellent way to prevent dental infections. By eliminating bacteria responsible for gum inflammation and secondary cavities, it plays a key role in preventing infections around dental crowns.

Tips to prevent infection:

• Use an ozone dental water flosser after each meal.

• Regularly apply ozonated oil to the crown.

• Brush your teeth morning and evening with ozonated toothpaste.

• Visit your dentist regularly for professional follow-up.

Foods to Avoid with a Dental Crown

Certain foods can weaken or damage your crown and promote plaque buildup.

Hard foods: Nuts, hard candies, ice cubes…
Sticky foods: Caramels, chewing gum, dried fruits…

These foods can place excessive pressure on the crown or become lodged underneath it, creating a breeding ground for bacteria.

Additional Tips

• Don’t skip dental check-ups: A visit every 6 months allows your dentist to adjust your hygiene routine if needed.

• Act quickly if there’s a problem: If your crown cracks or becomes loose, contact your dentist immediately.

• Stay hydrated: Saliva plays a protective role against bacteria. Drinking water regularly helps maintain good oral balance.

Conclusion: Dental Crown Hygiene with Ozone – An Essential Health Practice

Caring for your dental crowns is not just about aesthetics. Above all, it is essential to prevent infections, inflammation, and long-term complications. Thanks to targeted use of ozone, whether through a dental water flosser, toothpaste, or oil, you benefit from an effective, natural, and non-invasive cleaning protocol.

Investing in good oral hygiene means extending the life of your crowns and protecting your overall health.

FAQ – Dental Crown Hygiene

🔹 Understanding Dental Crown Hygiene

How should you properly clean a dental crown?
For effective cleaning of a dental crown, it is recommended to brush your teeth 2 to 3 times a day. Use an ozonated toothpaste for optimal disinfection. An ozonated dental water flosser helps reach hard-to-access areas around the crown, while regular application of ozonated oil promotes deep and long-lasting disinfection.

Why is dental crown hygiene so important?
Poor hygiene around a dental crown can lead to plaque buildup, gum inflammation, and infections beneath the crown. Proper care helps extend the lifespan of the crown and preserves the health of the natural tooth underneath.

Can a dental crown be damaged by poor maintenance?
Yes, insufficient hygiene can cause crown loosening, underlying decay, or gum recession. Even though the crown itself cannot develop cavities, the supporting tooth remains vulnerable to bacteria.

🔹 Preventing Infections and Complications

Why use ozone to disinfect dental crowns?
Ozone is known for its antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. It effectively disinfects dental crowns without damaging oral tissues, while reducing the growth of infection-causing bacteria.

Can ozone help prevent an infection under a dental crown?
Yes. Regular care using ozonated toothpaste, an ozonated dental water flosser, and ozonated oil greatly helps prevent infections beneath a dental crown by maintaining a balanced oral microbiome.

How can gum inflammation around a dental crown be prevented?
It is essential to thoroughly clean the junction between the crown and the gum. Daily use of a dental water flosser, combined with gentle antiseptic care such as ozone, helps limit inflammation and gum bleeding.

🔹 Identifying a Problem Under a Crown

What are the signs of an infection under a dental crown?
Common signs include localized pain, gum swelling, persistent bad breath, sensitivity to hot or cold, and bleeding. These symptoms should prompt a prompt visit to the dentist.

Can bad breath come from a dental crown?
Yes, chronic bad breath can be caused by bacterial buildup under or around a poorly cleaned crown. Targeted cleaning and regular disinfection are essential to eliminate odor-causing bacteria.

Is it normal to feel pain under a dental crown?
No, persistent pain under a crown is not normal. It may indicate an infection, pulp inflammation, or an issue with the crown’s fit.

🔹 Choosing the Right Hygiene Tools

Is an ozonated dental water flosser really useful for crowns?
Yes, an ozonated dental water flosser is particularly effective for cleaning around dental crowns. It removes food debris and plaque while massaging the gums, which supports gum health.

Should dental floss be used with a dental crown?
Dental floss is recommended but must be used carefully to avoid dislodging the crown. A dental water flosser is often a safer and more effective alternative for cleaning between teeth.

What type of toothpaste is recommended for dental crowns?
A non-abrasive toothpaste is preferred to avoid damaging the crown’s surface or irritating the gums. Ozonated toothpastes are especially suitable due to their sanitizing properties.

🔹 Diet and Dental Crowns

Which foods should be avoided with a dental crown?
It is advisable to avoid very hard foods such as ice cubes or hard candies, sticky foods like caramel or chewing gum, and excessive consumption of sugary products. These can weaken the crown or promote bacterial growth.

Are sugary drinks harmful to dental crowns?
Yes, sugary or acidic beverages encourage plaque formation around crowns and increase the risk of gum inflammation and underlying infection.

🔹 Daily Care and Lifespan

How often should a dental crown be cleaned?
A dental crown should be cleaned daily, just like natural teeth. Brushing after each meal, combined with interdental cleaning, is ideal for maintaining optimal hygiene.

How long does a dental crown last with good hygiene?
With excellent oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups, a dental crown can last between 10 and 20 years, or even longer.

Is it necessary to see the dentist regularly if you have a dental crown?
Yes, regular check-ups allow the dentist to monitor the condition of the crown, gums, and supporting tooth, and to quickly detect any potential issues.

Example of daily routine for flawless oral hygiene

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