It is extremely important for the temporary crown/bridge to remain on the tooth until we seat your permanent crown/bridge. If your temporary crown becomes loose or comes off at any time, please call the office immediately. Your tooth can shift within a few hours if your temporary is missing, which can inhibit the placement of your permanent crown. You may also experience sensitivity if your temporary comes off.
Please note: With your temporary, avoid hard and chewy foods (such as ice, hard candy, gum, taffy). These are known to pull temporaries off the prepared tooth.
If your temporary comes off or becomes loose, please gently replace your temporary back onto your prepared tooth and call the office (you cannot put your temporary back on incorrectly because it will only fit one way).It is important to floss your temporary. However, instead of pulling the floss back up through the teeth, release one end of the floss and pull it through the side of the tooth.
Once the anesthesia has worn off and you feel as though any of the teeth we worked on are hitting first, please give the office a call immediately. The imbalance with your bite may cause further discomfort and should be adjusted. Rinse mouth with Peroxyl, which can be obtained over the counter.
Call our office if any unusual symptoms occur.
