Post-Operative Instructions Following Temporary Crown

🦷 Post-Operative Instructions: Crown Appointment

Thank you for visiting our office today for your crown preparation. You are now wearing a temporary crown until your permanent one is ready. Please follow these instructions to help ensure comfort and the success of your final restoration.

🕒 1. Temporary Crown Care

  • Avoid sticky or hard foods (e.g., gum, caramels, hard nuts) that could dislodge or break the temporary crown.
  • Chew on the opposite side of your mouth when possible.
  • If your temporary comes off, save it and call us. We’ll recement it.
  • Temporary crowns are meant to be temporary. They protect the tooth and help maintain position.

🪥 2. Oral Hygiene

  • Brush as usual, but be gentle around the temporary crown.
  • Floss carefully: Slide the floss out rather than snapping it up to avoid dislodging the temporary crown.
  • You may rinse with warm salt water (½ teaspoon salt in 8 oz. water) to help with any soreness.

😬 3. Sensitivity & Discomfort

  • Some sensitivity to temperature, pressure, or sweets is normal and should subside within a few days.
  • Mild soreness of the gums is common.
  • You may take over-the-counter pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen or acetaminophen) as needed.

💊 4. Anesthesia

  • If your mouth is still numb, avoid eating or drinking anything hot until the numbness wears off to prevent biting your lip, cheek, or tongue.

⚠️ 5. When to Call the Office

Contact us if you experience:

  • Persistent pain or throbbing after 2–3 days
  • The temporary crown becomes loose or falls off
  • Swelling, fever, or signs of infection
  • Trouble biting or chewing (the bite might need adjustment)

📅 6. Follow-Up Appointment

Don’t forget your next appointment to have your permanent crown cemented. It is important not to delay, as the temporary crown is not a long-term solution.

Questions or concerns?
📞 Call us at: 610-867-7112