Tender Gum Tissue:  It is normal to experience tenderness in the gums adjacent to the treated teeth immediately after treatment.  Rinsing with warm salt water and gently massaging the gum tissue with your finger will facilitate healing.  It is very important that you keep the gums clean even if the area is sensitive to brushing or flossing.

Brush normally with a soft bristle brush.  However, when you floss, be certain to pull the floss through to the side to avoid pulling off the temporary crown. 

Normal Sensitivity:  Fleeting tooth sensitivity to cold or heat is normal immediately after the initial treatment.  However, if the nerve of the tooth was not healthy prior to treatment, it may become symptomatic at this time. If you have sensitivity to heat or spontaneous throbbing for more than one minute please call us.  You may need endodontic therapy (root canal treatment) before the crown is permanently cemented.   

Temporary Crowns:  If your temporary crown does come off, please reseat it and push it firmly in place.  Then please schedule an appointment to recement it as soon as possible.  The temporary crown prevents your teeth from shifting. 

Your bite should feel comfortable after the placement of both the temporary crown and the final porcelain or gold crown.  If you feel that your bite needs correction, please schedule an adjustment appointment right away.