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Instructions After Crown or Bridge Temporaries

  • Do not eat sticky foods or anything hard that could pull off or fracture the temporary.

  • Only floss your temporary crown or bridge as you were shown at your appointment.

  • Do not eat or drink for 1 1/2 hours after the appointment today.

  • Some soreness of the gums and tooth is normal 1-3 days.  Take Ibuprofen product as needed (400 mg every 4 hours not to exceed 2400 mg per day) if your medical doctor permits you to take these medications.

  • For additional pain relief, you may alternate Ibuprofen and regular strength Tylenol every 4 hours. Do not take Aspirin products.

  • If your temporary crown comes off, call our office.  You may clean the crown & put it on with Poligrip/Fixodent denture adhesive or Vaseline until you can be seen.

  • Hot, cold and biting pressure sensitivity is normal while wearing a temporary bridge or crown.

  • In the event your crown should come off, follow this link for a short video for what to do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9vtxDH-MyM

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