You have just had some crowns or fixed bridges cemented onto your teeth; find out what happens next…
Crowns can replace missing tooth structure or multiple teeth very well and should provide years of service if you follow the following suggestions.
- Do not chew hard foods on the restorations for 24 hours from the time they were cemented. The cement must mature for approximately 24 hours to achieve its optimum strength.
- Do not be concerned if you have mild sensitivity to hot or cold foods. It will improve gradually over a few weeks. Rarely, sensitivity persists for longer than six weeks. Please tell us if this occurs.
- Do not chew ice or other hard objects. Avoid chewing very sticky foods or candy, as they can dislodge restorations.
- To provide optimum longevity for your new restorations and prevent future dental decay and supporting tissue breakdown.
Please use the following preventive procedures to ensure your oral health.
- Brush and floss after eating and before bedtime.
- Swish vigorously for at least 30 seconds daily with an antibacterial rinse.
- Visit us for regular six-month examinations. Often, small problems that are developing around the restorations can be found at an early stage and corrected easily, but waiting for a longer time may require redoing the entire restoration. Inadequate return for examination is the most significant reason for prosthesis failure.
If any of the following occur, contact us immediately to avoid further problems:
- Movement or looseness in the restoration
- Sensitivity to sweet foods
- Peculiar taste from the restoration site
- Breakage of a piece of material during the restoration
- Sensitivity to pressure
We have done our best to provide you with the finest quality of oral restoration available today. However, only your continuing care and concern can assure optimum service longevity.
