What to expect:

• Temporary crowns are made of plastic and are thus usually slightly bulkier (for added strength) and less smooth than your final, custom-made crown.
• A slight discoloration of the temporary crown may occur over time due to the plastic absorbing coffee, tea, pasta sauces, etc. Your final crown will not discolor in this manner.
• The temporary crown will help protect your tooth from sensitivity. However, since the temporary crown does not fit your tooth like the final crown, some sensitivity to heat, cold, and sweets may occur.

What to do:

• Temporary cement requires about 30 minutes to completely harden. Please do not chew during this period.
• Certain foods will stick to the temporary crown and could possibly pull it off the teeth. Please refrain from chewing gum, candies, or foods that may stick to the crown.
• Also, temporary crowns are not very strong and occasionally may break or come out. We always provide you with a take-home package of temporary cement. Simply clean out any white cement on the inside of your crown with a safety pin, mix the cement, lightly coat the inside of the crown, and place back on your tooth. If you do not have any cement, Fixodent from the drug store will work as cement.
• Please do not leave the temporary crown out of your mouth. Teeth can move and shift very quickly. Your final crown may not fit and would then have to be remade at an additional cost.
• Finally, please use caution while brushing or flossing around the temporary crown. Gently brush and floss towards your gums, then pull the floss out sideways. It is very important that you concentrate on keeping the temporary crown clean, especially under the replaced tooth, or your gums may become infected and bleed.

Please call us if:

• You are experiencing any symptoms more intense than described above.
• The temporary crown is broken, unable to be recemented, or feels too high when you bite.
• There are any questions or concerns that you may have. We are ALWAYS here for you!