POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DENTAL CROWNS

When you receive a dental crown, you are making an investment in your mouth.  If you take the following steps you can ensure that your crown will last for many, many years.

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Sensitivity

• It is normal to have some temperature sensitivity and soreness around the tooth for a couple of weeks following your procedure. Any sensitivity should be able to be managed with White Willow, Tylenol, or Advil.

• Please call us if you experience any severe pain or symptoms.

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Brushing

• Brush as normal, twice a day for at least 2 minutes on the crown like a traditional tooth.

• It is possible to get a cavity under your crown.  Pay special attention to your gumline.  Plaque and bacteria at your gumline will lead to decay that can cause your crown to fail.

• Pay special attention to the area where the crown meets your natural tooth and gums on the tongue side and cheek side.  This area can trap bacteria and plaque which can lead to a cavity under your dental crown.

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Flossing

• Floss all of your teeth at least once a day, this includes your new crown.

• Wrap the floss around each tooth and move it up and down to loosen and remove food and bacteria, especially near the edge of where the crown meets the tooth.

• You must still floss the contact where your dental crown and adjacent teeth meet.