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New Crown Care

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Congratulations on your new crown! Your decision to restore your tooth has given it the best chance to stay in healthy, functioning, natural-looking condition for many years to come. It has been converted using the most modern materials, selected specifically for you and your teeth. This sheet goes over some simple instructions and may also answer your questions.
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What should I expect after a crown is placed?
It is expected to possibly have some soreness or a dull ache around the area for a couple of days, mainly if an anesthetic is used. This should be mild and go away soon. Tylenol or ibuprofen may be taken to relieve this. There may also be some slight sensitivity to very cold or hot foods. Again, it should be mild and go away within a few days. If the sensitivity you feel is more severe or the tooth’s ‘throbbing’, please call our office!
By the time you get home, the crown will be completely bonded to the tooth, and you may eat or drink anything on it. Hard, crunchy foods you had to avoid with the temporary are now fair game!
Sometimes after having a crown placed, you may notice it feels like it is ‘high’. Despite our checking and adjustments, it is often hard to tell until you can wear it for a while. If you feel like the new crown is hitting earlier or harder than your other teeth when you bite or chew… Please call our office immediately! It is very simple to adjust, and leaving a high crown can damage the tooth.
No… you have to brush and floss it! The crown is resistant to cavities, but where the crown meets the tooth, you can decay. (This area is usually near the gum line, so flossing is now more critical than before). We take many precautions to minimize the chance of this happening, but occasionally it still occurs. Good home care and regular check-ups so we can examine it are your best defense.

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