Crown and Bridge Appointments
 Crowns and bridges usually take two or three appointments to complete.
On the first appointment the teeth are prepared. Temporary crowns or
bridges are placed to protect the teeth while the custom restoration
is being made. After each appointment when anesthetic has been used,
your lips, teeth and tongue may be numb for several hours after the appointment.
Avoid chewing until the numbness has completely worn off.
On rare occasions, temporary crowns come off. Call our West Hartford dental office if this happens
and keep the temporary so we can re-cement it. It is very important for
the proper fit of your final restoration that temporaries stay in place.
It's normal to experience some hot, cold, and pressure sensitivity after
each appointment. Your gums may be sore for several days. Rinse three
times a day with warm salt water (a tsp. of salt in a cup of warm water,
rinse-swish-spit) to reduce pain and swelling. Use medication only as
directed.
To help keep your temporary in place, avoid eating sticky foods (especially
gum), hard foods, and if possible, chew only on the opposite side of
your mouth. It's important to continue to brush normally, but floss carefully
and remove the floss from the side to prevent removal of the temporary
crown.
If your bite feels uneven, if you have persistent discomfort, or you
have any other questions or concerns, please call our office at 860-232-4511.
If it is after working hours, you may page the doctor at 860-490- 7661.
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