Good oral hygiene is essential after undergoing root canal and crown therapy. A root canal is a procedure used to treat an infection that occurs in the inner portion of the tooth, known as pulp. During this procedure, the damaged pulp tissue is replaced with a filling material and the crown of the tooth is resealed. Afterward, it’s important to practice proper dental care for maximum effectiveness.

First, schedule follow-up appointments with your dentist to monitor your progress. This will help ensure that the treatment was successful and that all issues have been addressed correctly. Your dentist may recommend additional visits or testing depending on the complexity of your case. It’s important to keep these appointments in order to stay on top of your oral health and help prevent any further issues from occurring.

Next, take steps toward better oral hygiene by brushing regularly twice a day and flossing once daily. Make sure you are using a soft bristle brush and fluoride toothpaste for optimal results when brushing away plaque buildup on teeth surfaces near or around crowns or fillings. Flossing will help clean between teeth where bacteria bedrocks can form and cause further decay or infections so don’t skip this necessary step!

It’s also important to avoid sugary drinks such as soda and opt instead for healthier options like water or unsweetened tea which helps to reduce additional damage from sugars breaking down enamel surfaces on teeth near crowns or fillings. Additionally, try reducing your consumption of foods that are harder to chew due to their sticky consistency such as caramel which can cause damage and dislodge crowns over time if not properly cleaned away afterwards with mouthwash or healthy snacks like celery sticks which are softer but still offer some much needed crunchy nutrition!

Finally, try using non-alcoholic mouthwash every night before bed in order to flush out remaining bacteria before sleep giving those protective barriers around newly treated areas extra strength against acids during sleep cycles! Soaking a cotton swab in warm water then pressing it gently onto sore spots may provide relief as well but always be sure seek professional advice if discomfort persists following treatments such as root canal procedures due its serious nature of infections at stake here!

It’s important to remember that although root canal therapy followed by placement of a gold alloy crown has given you one less thing worry about now it’ll still require maintenance for years ahead - so don’t forget follow up visits annually check up on status these treatments have! With proper dental hygiene practices along with regular check-ups soon enough you won't even need think about it anymore - just blithely enjoy what remains your pearly white smile!

If you are looking for more information or would like to schedule a consultation regarding root canal and crown therapy, contact Chaplin Dental today!