How to care for Temporary Crowns
What is a temporary crown
A temporary crown is a 'cap' the dentist places over teeth while waiting for the permanent crown to be cemented.
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This can be various reasons, such as:
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Monitoring tooth or gum healing
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Waiting for final crown fabrication from the laboratory.
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A temporary crown serves to:
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Protect the underlying tooth structure.
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Hold the space for the new crown so that teeth surrounding the tooth do not drift into the space meant for the crown.
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Temporary crown Care
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Avoid eating hard, crunchy or sticky food. (e.g. Nuts; cracking crab shells; ice cubes; glutinous rice)
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Avoid picking or pulling on the temporary crowns.
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Avoid food that is too extreme in temperatures.
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Try to eat using the opposite side of your mouth without temporary crowns.
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Brush your teeth as per normal.
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While flossing, slide the floss out towards the cheek to avoid dislodging the temporary crown.
What to do if your temporary crown dislodges
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Remain calm. We are here to help.
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Do not recement the temporary crown yourself.
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Call the clinic for an appointment as soon as possible.
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Bring the dislodged temporary crown.