HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions After Crown or Bridge Temporaries
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Do not eat sticky foods or anything hard that could pull off or fracture the temporary.
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Only floss your temporary crown or bridge as you were shown at your appointment.
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Do not eat or drink for 1 1/2 hours after the appointment today.
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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.
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For additional pain relief, you may alternate Ibuprofen and regular strength Tylenol every 4 hours. Do not take Aspirin products.
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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.
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Hot, cold and biting pressure sensitivity is normal while wearing a temporary bridge or crown.
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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