Does anyone know if the modern dental cleanings cause teeth to crack, crowns to lose their enamel surfaces,?

family, several friends have been having teeth crack, crown surfaces partly or fully come off, usually soon after dental cleanings. Also some friends have been told have cracked tooth in back, while having cleanings done, had no idea if true??seems odd to us. Has anyone had same experiences, as newer cleanings are different than yrs ago?? Also when crowns lose enamal, why do many dentist want to take out whole crown, when still solid, do root canals, etc, big $$$, when others will do refacing ??? Only from experience or those who truly know, please. Been happening to number of family members, friends, relartives past 2 or so years, not all go to same dentist??? Need reply as soon as possible as just lost enamal off front tooth week after cleaning, really odd !!!!!!!!

Does anyone know if the modern dental cleanings cause teeth to crack, crowns to lose their enamel surfaces,?
I have worked for a dentist for 16 years. Dental cleanings are designed to preserve your teeth. Ideally, one should receive dental cleanings every 6 months to maintain your teeth properly. If it has been several years since a cleaning, tarter builds up on your teeth causing gum(periodontal) problems and infection. Enamel and Decay problems are caused by the foods you eat and the home care you give your teeth. Trauma is also a factor. Crown refacing does not last and is not a measure any dentist would use anymore. When the porcelain breaks from a crown, the crown is compromised and needs to be replaced. 9 times out of 10, when you take off the crown, there are problems with the seal also.


The life of crowns are estimated between 8-15 years- we guarantee our crowns against breakage for 5 years if you come EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR YOUR CLEANINGS AND CHECK UPS. That is how important they are.


It is just coincidence, I assure you that your teeth seem to fall apart after cleanings.


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Still, I can just speak for the dentists I have worked for and the hygienists I have personally observed. They are quite careful and while making money is important(otherwise we couldn't stay in business), so is preserving tooth structure and healthy teeth and mouths make healthier people.


Some people do need cleanings 3 or 4x per year for gum disease. About 7% of our patients fit into this category-
Reply:disagree, found info from friends, neighbors, online , lots do bonding, found people had done opver 5 yrs ago, still ok, others did nothing as only cosmetic and ins wont pay. no reason to take out good crown,lots info online Report It

Reply:that does sound weird. it is normal to have a microscopic amount of tooth enamel shed off during dental cleanings. not enough to make a difference though. but that is why cleanings are recommended every 6 months for most people. floride treatments help reinforce your teeth. as for the crown question, it depends on the dentist and what is going on with the tooth. i would get a second opinion. i do know that enamel problems could be a hereditary problem as well.
Reply:Whoa, some of your statements are conflicted and make unrealistic assumptions. First, tooth cleaning "does not" cause a tooth to crack, Second, Crown surfaces can indeed be damaged by tooth cleaning as can natural teeth. If the dentist or hygienist uses a "sonic" tooth cleaner, meaning a tooth cleaning instrument that vibrates on a high frequency and the instru,ent is held against the tooth's surface for to long, the surface can indeed be damaged.. As for a damaged Crown surface, it can't be repaired in the mouth if it's a Porcelain surface, the crown must be removed for repairing due to the fact that the repair procedure requires the crown and new porcelain be baked on in an oven at around 1800 degrees...as for a root canal, that would not have anything to do with a damaged surface, that has to do with an infection at the root tip of the tooth, or in the case of a natural tooth it may be the tooth is beyond either a root canal or surface repair or crown placement. Apparently you and your family members have a varying degree of dental issues and from your description, they are not related to anyone dental procedure. They may seem similar, but not from what you describe. Good luck and I wish you well.

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