{"id":203,"date":"2022-04-07T10:02:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T10:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/?p=203"},"modified":"2022-06-21T22:03:31","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T22:03:31","slug":"what-to-do-after-dental-crown-placement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/07\/what-to-do-after-dental-crown-placement\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do After Getting a Dental Crown?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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So, you\u2019ve finally gotten the dental crown<\/a> you\u2019ve needed for a while. The tooth\u2019s cracks are hidden, your smile is improved, and you can finally put the placement process behind you. But what now? Where exactly do you go from here?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist in The Colony has the answer! Read on to learn three things you should do after your tooth gets its crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Wait for the Anesthetic to Wear Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s possible \u2014even likely \u2014 that your dentist used a local anesthetic during the dental crown procedure. In that case, a numbing effect may remain for several hours after your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t drink hot liquids or chew hard foods while waiting for these effects to fade. Numbed patients who consume such things can burn or bite themselves due to not feeling heat or pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also notice some bruising and inflammation around the anesthetic injection site. These symptoms will away on their own after a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Manage Pain, Discomfort, & Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ll probably experience pain or discomfort around the treated area after your crown is placed. Fortunately, this only lasts several days or weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentists recommend several options to manage this soreness. Ibuprofen could reduce generic pain, and a topical analgesic gel would relieve gum sensitivity. A toothpaste for sensitive teeth would also be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the discomfort continues beyond several weeks or is severe, you may need a dentist\u2019s advice. The same applies if your bite doesn\u2019t seem right several days post-treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Good Dietary & Oral Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your permanent crown is placed and the anesthetic wears off, you should be able to eat any food as usual. Still, try to avoid sticky foods in the twenty-four hours after the procedure to help the crown cement to the abutment tooth. You can gradually introduce this fare as your confidence in the permanent crown grows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure that your treatment lasts a while:<\/p>\n\n\n\n