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When your first appointment for a crown/ bridge is done, you will go home with a provisional temporary crown. Here are the things to watch for.

1. Sensitivity to cold with some gum tissue irritation is expected, brush the area and rinse with warm salt water for few day.
2. Avoid sticky and hard food.
3. Avoid flossing if possible, however routine brushing must be continued .
4. Call and report any intolerable pain to the dentist.
5. Call the dentist immediately if the temp crown falls off before the permanent crown appointment.
6. Please remember, temporary crowns are not designed to stay in for months, you must not ignore the permanent tooth appointment.
7. If the temporary crown get lost or broke a new temporary must be made to prevent shifting of teeth that might lead to the need to fabricate a new crown which could be an extra cost.

THE FIRST 24 HOURS: PROTECT THE CLOT

• Bite on gauze: Keep steady pressure on the pad for 30–45 minutes to stop bleeding.
• No suction: Do not use straws, smoke, vape, or spit. This prevents painful dry socket.
• Do not rinse: Do not swish liquids. Let saliva or toothpaste drool out gently.
• Elevate your head: Use extra pillows when resting to reduce throbbing and swelling.
• Rest completely: Avoid strenuous exercise, gym visits, or heavy lifting.
• Ice your cheek: Apply an ice pack for 15–20 minutes at a time to reduce swelling.
• Take medications: Finish all prescribed antibiotics and pain relievers as directed.
• If narcotics or antianxiety medication is prescribed, you should avoid driving, baby sitting, handling machines, signing important documents.

DAYS 2

• Saltwater rinses: Gently rinse with warm salt water after meals starting on Day 2- 7 days, avoid any commercial mouth wash.
• Brush with care: Brush other teeth normally but completely avoid the surgical area.
• Take medications: As needed and as directed.

🍏 DIET GUIDELINES

• Days 1–2 (Liquid/Very Soft): Smoothies (no straw), yogurt, applesauce, lukewarm broth, steamed vegetables, steamed rice. .
• Days 3–7 (Soft Foods): Scrambled eggs, soft pasta, mashed potatoes, oatmeal, flaky fish.
• AVOID: Hot liquids, spicy foods, chips, nuts, seeds, popcorn, and carbonated drinks.

⚠️ WHEN TO CALL YOUR DENTIST

• Severe, throbbing pain that medications do not help.
• Heavy bleeding that does not stop after biting gauze for 20 minutes.
• A fever, foul taste in your mouth, or pus from the socket.
• Swelling that gets worse after the third day.