Take it easy with that tooth at first. Your dentist may give you instructions based on the type of crown and the work underneath the crown so follow those instructions first.<\/p>\r\n
Bite down gently once the numbness has worn off. The crown should not feel like it is hitting first or sitting higher than the surrounding teeth. A tiny difference can become surprisingly annoying when you chew on that side all day.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Still numb? Do not chew yet. Biting your cheek is an easy mistake to make.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 If the crown feels high when you close your teeth call the office rather than trying to get used to it. A quick adjustment is usually better than spending days chewing around the crown.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Softer food at first is sensible especially while the area of the crown still feels tender.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 The gumline matters here. A little bleeding may settle as irritated gums recover. Ongoing bleeding deserves a dental check.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Brushing twice a day is non\u2011negotiable. Use your fluoride toothpaste and give the crowned tooth the same attention as the neighboring teeth.<\/p>\r\n
Some sensitivity is expected after work especially with a deep filling or treatment close to the nerve. It should settle than keep getting worse.<\/p>\r\n
Call your dentist if you have pain when biting, a crown that feels loose or swelling around the tooth. A sharp edge is worth mentioning. Do not wait for a problem to become the reason you cannot sleep.<\/p>\r\n
The odd feeling usually fades as you use the tooth normally.. Once the crown blends into the bite you stop noticing it. That is the goal.<\/p>\r\n
Just do not treat a crown like an indestructible cap. Avoid using the crown to crack things or chew objects that are not food; the back teeth do enough work already.<\/p>\r\n