With any dental procedure or restoration, there will be some healing time. When a crown is placed, there are some special instructions you should follow in order to allow healthy and quick healing. At Alta Loma Dental Care in Alta Loma, CA, we want our patients to be aware of these instructions.
When having a crown installed, you will first wear a temporary crown. This is to protect the area and allow use of the tooth while the custom crown is being created at a dental laboratory. These temporary crowns are not cemented in permanently, so you will need to be careful so it does not pop off. When brushing, be gentle on and around the crown. When flossing, do not pull up; instead move the floss back and forth while gently moving upwards.
When the permanent crown is cemented into place, the soft tissue will need to get used to the new crown. There may be swelling and slight irritation. As the tissue heals, this will go away. In the meantime, you can use ibuprofen or a warm salt water rinse to help with any pain.
It will take some time, but eventually your crown will start to feel like one of your own teeth. For more information about dental crowns, contact Alta Loma Dental Center of Alta Loma, CA by calling (909) 987-6268 or by visiting our website, www.altalomadentalcare.com.
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