A crown dental is recommended often if there is not enough surface of a tooth in good condition to support a filling or there is a serious breakdown of the tooth caused by decay or cracks. The dentist takes a mold of your teeth and sends it to a laboratory that prepares a permanent crown to fit over the affected tooth.

He will put in your mouth a temporary crown in order to maintain the proper space within your jaw while waiting for the new final crown. If you lose a temporary crown, reinsert it immediately and call your dentist.

Instructions

1. Do not chew anything for at least 30 minutes after inserting the temporary crown and avoid hot drinks.
2. Rinse with salt water at least three times a day with 1 tablespoon of salt per 8 ounces (220 ml) of water to help reduce swelling and discomfort. Try to keep the area around your temporary crown without waste.
3. Brush gently and carefully around the crown using a soft toothbrush, at least twice a day. Clean around the area after eating a proxy brush cleaning provided by your dentist.
4. Use a free antibacterial mouthwash alcohol in the mouth once a day to keep sanitized.
5. Spend floss gently around the area of the temporary crown once a day.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid chewing candies, tough meats, gum and rolls or crackers with seeds or coarse grains.
• Temporary crowns must be replaced immediately so that the spacing of the teeth is not reduced. You can use a small drop of denture adhesive paste between the crown and the tooth to be replaced until you can see your dentist. Call your dentist if you cannot replace the crown.