Temporary Dental Crowns Care Tips: How to Look After Your Tooth

Be Careful With What You Eat

For the few hours after your appointment give the crown some time to settle. Your dentist may suggest waiting before eating especially if a local anaesthetic was used. You don’t want to bite your cheek or tongue without realising it. That can happen when the feeling is still numb.

After that softer foods are usually easier on the crown. Try chewing on the side of your mouth when you can. Sticky foods are the problem because they can pull at the temporary cement and loosen the crown. This is something you should really pay attention to.

Foods That Deserve a Little Caution

• Sticky sweets are the troublemaker here. They can tug at the crown than simply breaking apart. That means they can pull it loose even if you don’t see it happening.

• hard foods deserve a miss for now especially if you’re tempted to bite down on something directly with the crowned tooth. Things like ice, nuts or hard candy can be risky.

• If something feels awkward to chew move it to the side. No need to prove a point to your crown. It’s not built to handle everything. Treat it with care.

Keep Cleaning Your Teeth

A temporary crown still needs cleaning. Brush around it as you normally would. Don’t scrub aggressively around the gumline. The tooth underneath still needs protection and plaque collecting around the crown can irritate the gums. This can lead to discomfort or infection.

Flossing needs an adjustment. Slide the floss gently between the teeth. When you’re ready to remove it pull the floss out sideways than snapping it upward which can put unnecessary pressure on the temporary crown. This small change can make a difference in keeping the crown in place.

Watch for Changes

Some sensitivity isn’t unusual after a tooth has been prepared for a crown. Cold drinks may feel sharper than usual for example. That doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong. Your tooth is still healing.

Persistent pain deserves attention. The same goes for a crown that feels loose suddenly changes your bite or comes off completely. Contact your dentist than trying to glue it back yourself. You might think you can fix it. That can make things worse.

What About Sleeping and Everyday Habits?

You don’t need to sleep because you have a temporary crown. Just avoid habits that put force on it. Biting fingernails isn’t great for it. Using your teeth to open packaging is worse. Both of these can damage the crown. Cause it to come loose.

Also don’t ignore the crown just because the final appointment is already booked. If it becomes loose your tooth underneath can be exposed to damage or sensitivity. That’s not something you want to deal with later.

The best care is actually pretty boring. Brush properly. Floss gently. Chew carefully. Avoid pulling at the crown with food. Then get the permanent crown fitted when your dentist tells you to.

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