Your first job is to notice how the tooth feels once the numbness wears off. A little sensitivity isn’t unusual, especially if the dentist has worked close to the gum or the tooth underneath the crown.<\/p>\r\n
But pain that keeps getting stronger deserves attention. So does a crown that feels loose or moves when you touch it with your tongue.<\/p>\r\n
Bite feels slightly strange at first sometimes. Give it a little time. If the repaired crown feels noticeably higher than the teeth around it when you close your mouth, tell your dentist rather than trying to ignore it.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Gentle brushing around the crown, particularly near the gumline, is enough. Don’t scrub it like you’re trying to remove a stain from a kitchen sink.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Floss carefully. If the area feels tender, slow down rather than skipping it completely.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 That strange little food trap between two teeth? Keep an eye on it, because repeated trapping can irritate the gum.<\/p>\r\n
Give yourself a bit of breathing room with food immediately after treatment. If your mouth is still numb, wait before chewing so you don’t accidentally bite your cheek or tongue.<\/p>\r\n
Once the numbness has gone, softer foods usually feel more comfortable. Very hard or sticky foods are worth avoiding for a while, particularly if the crown was bonded back into place.<\/p>\r\n
Some discomfort is one thing. Persistent or worsening symptoms are another.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Increasing pain after the first few days, especially when it starts interfering with sleep, needs a dental check.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A crown that feels loose or shifts when you bite isn’t something to wait on.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Swelling around the tooth is worth reporting, even if the crown itself looks perfectly normal.<\/p>\r\n
And if the repaired crown comes off, don’t try to glue it back yourself. Keep it safe and contact your dentist. Household glue has no place anywhere near a tooth.<\/p>\r\n
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