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Post-Operative Instructions for Temporary Crown

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Akeem AJAYI BDS, DDS

General and Cosmetic Dentist

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Following the Crown preparation at the first appointment you will receive a temporary crown that is placed and cemented to the prepared tooth. Please follow these instructions while you are awaiting your permanent crown or bridge.  Do not hesitate to call the office (832)-906-6127 should you have any questions about your temporary crown.

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  1. Because temporary cement is not strong, you may experience some sensitivity to cold and hot drinks. Try to drink with a straw when possible.
  2. Eat soft foods and avoid eating sticky foods (caramel, chewing gum, hard candy) on the side of the mouth with a temporary crown.
  3. Do not floss the area around your temporary crown.  Should you find it necessary to do so, use a floss threader to go in floss in between your teeth and then pull it out on the side. 
  4. Your temporary plays an important role in protecting your tooth and holding the space for your permanent crown or bridge.  Should it need recementing or become damaged please call our office during business hours and we will be happy to recement or repair it.
  5. Should your temporary become uncemented on the weekend or while you are out of town, purchase temporary dental cement from a pharmacy.  Remove any cement left in the temporary and replace it with a “teardrop” amount of cement. Dry the tooth and put the cap back on. Place a Gauze on the tooth and bite down for two minutes.  Do not leave any cement on your gums. 
  6. It is normal to have significant changes in response to temperature and soreness at the injection site after dental restorations.  This should subside within a few days and in some cases weeks.  If your pain gets progressively worse or is causing more than mild discomfort, please call this office.
  7. Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is very effective for dental pain. Two to four tablets may be taken four times a day for the next 3-4 days (if needed) to help control the sensitivity in this area.
  8. Should the gums around crown temporary crown become sore, rinse 4 times a day with a warm salt water solution (½ tsp salt to ½ cup water).
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