Crown Preparation & Temporary Restoration

Crowns are never placed on “healthy” teeth, these teeth are always heavily restored or broken which means after any treatment (whether it’s a new filling or a crown), there is always the possibility that this tooth may require Root Canal Therapy in the future. If you notice pain to hot and cold that lingers, throbbing sensation or pain that wakes you up at night, please contact us so that we can assess this tooth for further treatment.
Keep the area clean with a soft toothbrush. If you have an inlay, onlay, or partial crown, you will not be able to floss. If you have a bridge, you will not be able to floss under the “fake” tooth. Do not use a toothpick around the temporary.
Avoid chewing on the temporary restoration, it is only plastic. Stay away from sticky and hard foods such as candy.
If the temporary comes off or breaks, please call our office as soon as possible to have it repaired. Leaving the temporary off for any length of time will affect the fit of your new restoration.
The gums around the tooth may be sore for a few days. Rinse frequently with warm salt water or Listerine.