{"id":1348,"date":"2019-03-21T07:41:11","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T12:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mikemalonedds.com\/blog\/?p=1348"},"modified":"2019-05-03T11:00:16","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T16:00:16","slug":"cerec-crowns-last-teeth-grinding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camelliadds.com\/blog\/cerec-crowns-last-teeth-grinding\/","title":{"rendered":"Will CEREC Crowns Last with Teeth Grinding?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I like the idea of CEREC crowns but I\u2019m not sure if they are durable enough.\nI have worn my teeth down because I grind them at night. I have a high-stress,\nsecurity clearance job that I seem to internalize. But I really don\u2019t have a\nchoice. I can\u2019t talk about it to anyone outside of my co-workers and I am\nlimited to what I can say to some of them. My dentist recommended CEREC crowns.\nThe machines in the office look new, so I asked how long she has been doing\nCEREC. She said it\u2019s been about 8 months. Is this a gimmick that she is trying\nto pay for at my expense or can CEREC stand up against me grinding my teeth\nevery night? I need 4 crowns. How long will they last? Thanks. TY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TY \u2013 Chronic bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a concern for your natural teeth\nand any type of crowns you receive\u2014not just CEREC. Teeth grinding can cause\nyour jaw and facial muscles to ache. It can also lead to neck pain and\nheadaches. And you\u2019ve seen the damage it has done to your teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Priority over\nCEREC Crowns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Your first concern should be limiting the effects of teeth grinding; it will protect your teeth and your CEREC crowns<\/a>. We\u2019re surprised that your dentist hasn\u2019t recommended a customized night guard. A night guard is comfortably worn at night to reduce bruxism and control the impact it has on your teeth. You won\u2019t have to wear a big, uncomfortable device that prevents you from sleeping well. Today\u2019s night guards easily fit into your mouth and are comfortable to wear. Many patients report that they sleep better while wearing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Long Will Your\nCrowns Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several factors involved with how long your crowns will last:<\/p>\n\n\n\n