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A temporary crown is a restoration that is placed until the
crown is made by the laboratory and is ready to be placed. It
is normal for the gum around your tooth to be sore when the anesthesia
wears off. This will appear in a day or two. Do your best to
chew food on the opposite side until your next appointment. Chewing
sticky food can sometimes dislodge the temporary. The temporary
serves a very important purpose. It protects the exposed dentin
so it is not sensitive, prevents food and bacteria from gathering
in the preparation, and prevents the prepared tooth from shifting
and moving, making the seating of the permanent restoration more
difficult. Use your toothbrush to clean the temporary as you
normally do your other teeth. Use your interdental pick to clean
between your teeth around the temporary. You will not be able
to floss around your temporary as you may dislodge it. If you
have any questions concerning the temporary, please feel free
to call. Remember, it will only be a few weeks and it will be
worth it when you get your beautiful, permanent restoration.
Dr.
Kostrzewski's Cell Phone 203-858-6418
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