Temporary Crowns or Fillings
  

Temporary crowns or Fillings

Temporary crowns or fillings are used as an interim restoration. Temporary crowns serve to protect and maintain the health and position of the tooth while the lab is custom fabricating your permanent crown. Temporary fillings allow comfort and protection for your tooth until a final restoration is done.

Avoid eating anything hard or sticky on the side of your mouth with the temporary. When flossing, use thin, waxy floss that is easily inserted. Do not lift up on the floss but instead pull the floss out sideways after inserting it between the temporary and the adjacent tooth.

Your gums may be sore for a few days. Rinse with warm salt water several times daily until this subsides (1/2 glass warm water with ½ teaspoon of salt).

The tooth may also be sensitive. An anti-inflammatory pain medication (Advil, Aleve) can help alleviate your discomfort. If your tooth is sensitive every time you eat, take

Ibuprofen 800 mg. 3x daily
Or
Aleve (naproxen sodium 220 mg.) twice daily

Please call if pain awakens you at night or is not relieved by Advil or Aleve. Call if your temporary crown breaks or comes out. If your temporary does come out, please put it back in your mouth with denture adhesive
or Vaseline until you can get in for a recementation.

Of course, you may call anytime you have questions or concerns.

WEB DISCLAIMER

***If you are allergic or have had any adverse reaction to aspirin, motrin, aleve, Ibuprofen, or any Non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), do not take medications listed above. Call the office for proper instruction.

***If you are on other medications, there is a possibility of an adverse drug reaction. Please call us and/or your physician or pharmacist before starting any medication, including those listed above.