• The material is fully set up unless you have been informed otherwise, so you can eat and drink like normal immediately. Be careful if you are still numb not to bite your cheek or lip by accident.
  • Caffeine and exercise help the numbness go away faster.
• Cold sensitivity is very normal after a filling or crown, and can sometimes last up to 3-4 weeks.
• If it feels tender to chew on that tooth once numbness wears off, please call our office for an adjustment because it will not wear down on its own and can bruise the tooth.
• Soreness is very normal after getting a filling or crown.
  • Take 600mg of ibuprofen (3 tablets of 200mg Advil) or 500mg of Tylenol every 6 hours as needed for soreness.
  • Do NOT exceed 3200mg of ibuprofen and 4000mg of Tylenol in 24 hours.
  • It is normal for your gums or tissue to be sore from treatment. Try warm salt water rinses every 4-6 hours to help soothe the tissue until it heals.
• While in a temporary crown:
  • Chew on the opposite side and avoid sticky and crunchy foods until the final crown is delivered
  • If your temporary crown comes off before your final delivery appointment, call our office so we can put it back on.
  • Cold sensitivity is very normal while in a temporary crown. The feel, texture, and shade of your final crown or bridge will be much more comfortable and accurate once delivered.
  • Please floss the area while in a temporary crown or veneer unless otherwise instructed, but be sure to pull the floss through the cheek area rather than pulling up/down to dislodge the crown upon removal of the floss.

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