Crown Prep/Bridge Seat Later Date

Crown and Bridge Preparation – Placement at a Later Date

Appointment 1 – Preparing the Tooth/Teeth

Between appointments, use caution eating or drinking on the side where the work was done. Your temporary restoration is on with temporary cement and may become dislodged with vigorous chewing.

This area will be numb initially but could become temperature and chewing sensitive as the anesthetic wears off. If your gums are sore, warm salt water rinses can help for the first couple of days. Some post-operative discomfort is normal, but should be manageable with Ibuprofen or Tylenol.

It is ok to brush around the temporary, but while the temporary is on, avoid sticky foods and flossing. If the temporary comes off, call our office to have it recemented.

Appointment 2 – Placement of the Crown/Bridge

For the first couple days, some post-operative discomfort is normal. Teeth may be sensitive to temperatures or chewing for the first few days, but the new crown/bridge should feel like it “fits” — like it is the right size for biting.

If your gums are sore, warm salt water rinses can help for the first couple of days. Some post-operative discomfort is normal, but should be manageable with Ibuprofen or Tylenol.

If discomfort with chewing or sensitivity to temperatures continues longer than 1 week, or if at any time the bite/fit does not feel right, please call our office so it can be evaluated.