Chewing and eating

If we used anesthetic during the procedure, avoid chewing until the numbness has worn off completely.

 

Brushing and flossing

Brush and floss normally. If your teeth are sensitive to hot, cold, or pressure, use desensitizing toothpaste. If sensitivity persists beyond a few days, please call us.

 

Discomfort

Your gum tissue might be sore, to reduce any discomfort or swelling, rinse your mouth three times a day with warm salt water. Use about one teaspoon of salt per glass of warm water. It’s normal for your gums to be sore for several days.*

 

When to call us

Please call our office if your bite feels uneven, you have sensitivity or discomfort that increases or continues beyond three or four days. We make our best effort to adjust your bite, but at times further adjustments may be required. Please feel free to call our office if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Tooth pain following the procedure

At times, due to removal of decay at the deep part of the tooth, the crown may be placed in proximity of the pulp (nerve tissue space). Since the bacteria from decay could have already affected the nerve, some teeth could be symptomatic; particularly to temperature or chewing foods. In those situations, a root canal treatment may be required.