{"id":201,"date":"2022-05-05T19:01:28","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T19:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/?p=201"},"modified":"2022-08-05T19:02:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T19:02:54","slug":"dental-crown-and-what-to-expect-after-it-is-placed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cochellfd.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/05\/dental-crown-and-what-to-expect-after-it-is-placed\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Dental Crown Placement: What to Expect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Receiving a dental crown<\/a> may have you asking many questions. How should you handle any discomfort? What is necessary to ensure it remains clean and decay-free? This article will provide the answers to these questions and more, allowing you to become more familiar with what you can expect after having your customized restoration put into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Immediate Post-Crown Expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although these restorations are designed to protect and improve your smile, you can expect there to be some mild soreness and sensitivity following their placement. Sometimes you\u2019ll be receiving local anesthesia before receiving your new crown and it will take time for the numbness to subside. During this timeframe, it\u2019s best to not eat anything, as you might accidentally bite down on your tongue or cheek, resulting in immense soreness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the days following your appointment, you might find it helpful to consume soft foods and avoid anything too hot or cold. Although home care may be uncomfortable at first, just be careful when brushing and flossing around your dental crown, but don\u2019t disregard your oral hygiene routine, as it\u2019s essential to eliminate cavity-causing bacteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Care For Your Dental Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you are equipped with a trusted and reliable artificial tooth, you\u2019ll need to identify products and techniques to make sure it remains healthy and free of decay or damage. To do this, you can expect your dentist to offer some suggestions, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n