As you know, dental crowns are considered to treat the dental problems effectively. However, before keeping the final crowns designed for your teeth, the dentist places a temporary dental crown on the tooth. It is very much necessary to take care of the temporary dental crowns till you get the final one.
- Avoid using the side of your mouth which has a temporary dental crown. Consider the crown while eating and avoid chewing.
- Do not use sticky foods like chewing gum, caramel and so on which may grab the temporary crown and pull it off.
- Foods like tough steak and bread which leave fibers between the teeth should also be avoided.
- Brushing and flossing can be done. But, be gentle and avoid overzealous brushing or flossing. While flossing, it is necessary to floss towards the gums and then slide the floss out by one end instead of lifting it back up through the teeth. It is advised to rinse youhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifr mouth thrice a day with warm salt water.
- Avoid taking hard foods like raw vegetables (carrots) which rises the chances of breaking the temporary dental crown.
- Take the prescribed antibiotics in time without negligence.
- The most important thing to be remembered is to quit smoking.
- Some people often suffer with sensitivity upon having dental crowns. Consult the dentist to get relief instead of trying for your own treatment options.
With improper care of the temporary dental crown, it may become loose and come off. You need to again visit your dentist so that it is re-cemented. Tooth sensitivity and tooth decay may be evident when you do not take effective care.
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