For the first couple of hours, take it easy with food. Wait until the numb feeling has gone before chewing properly. Otherwise, you could bite your cheek or tongue without realising it. Not fun.<\/p>\r\n
Once the numbness fades, your tooth might feel slightly sensitive. Cold drinks can cause a quick zing. Pressure can also feel unusual when you bite down. Mild sensitivity is common during the first day, particularly if the tooth had a lot of work done before the crown was fitted.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Skip anything extremely sticky for now. Chewy sweets have a habit of finding the exact spot you don’t want them to find.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Hard foods can wait until tomorrow, especially if the crown was fitted with temporary cement.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Lukewarm food often feels better than something very hot or icy when the tooth is still sensitive.<\/p>\r\n
This is the part people notice most. You close your teeth together and suddenly one tooth seems to touch first. It can feel like the crown is too high, even when the difference is tiny.<\/p>\r\n
A new crown shouldn’t make your bite feel permanently awkward. If it still feels too high after you’ve had some time to adjust, call your dentist. They can check the contact and make a small adjustment if needed. Don’t try to simply put up with it for weeks.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Pain that keeps getting worse instead of settling deserves a call to the dental practice.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A crown that feels loose needs checking, even if it isn’t painful yet.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 If your bite still feels noticeably uneven after the first day, mention it. A tiny adjustment can make a surprisingly big difference.<\/p>\r\n
The first 24 hours aren’t really about doing anything complicated. Give your mouth some space. Eat sensibly, brush normally, and pay attention to how the tooth feels once the numbness is completely gone.<\/p>\r\n
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