Post Op Instructions Crowns Day 7
We wanted to reach out today to say hello, and to make sure you’re happy with the crown(s) we placed during your recent appointment. At this point in time, you should be free of discomfort and feel as though your crown looks and feels natural in your mouth. If not, please call our office to see if we can help.
Also, since a well-maintained crown can last a lifetime, we wanted to share with you a few tips that will help it look and feel new for years to come:
Maintain good oral hygiene. Since it is impossible for a crown to seamlessly integrate with the surface of a tooth, there will always be some slight roughness along the area where the crown attaches to the tooth. If this area is not properly cleaned twice a day, and professionally in our office every six or so months, decay can creep underneath and require eventual replacement.
Be sure your crown fits your bite. If you notice your bite feels slightly “off,” or you experience pain when biting, your crown might need to be adjusted slightly. This is common, and can be fixed quickly in our office. Letting a “minor” issue like this go for too long, though, can harm your other teeth and cause headaches, so just let us know.
Watch for loosening or chipped crowns. A loose or wobbling crown promotes decay and can fall out of your mouth at the most unfortunate time. You’ll want to have such a situation addressed as soon as possible. The same goes for chipped crowns, which can happen with fragile porcelain veneers.
As always, if you need anything at all, please reach out – we’re always here for you at Todays Dental @ Cayce. Thank you for the continued trust and the opportunity to deliver your dental care.
