temporary crown instructions grand rapids mi dentist

  • Your tooth and gum tissue may be sensitive after a temporary crown is put on by our Grand Rapids, MI, dentists. Please avoid chewing sticky or hard foods with your temporary crown since this could cause it to come off.
  • If you are concerned about flossing around the temporary crown, you may avoid flossing that area. However, if you do floss, put the floss through and gently pull it out through the other side. Do not pop the floss back up or down, as this could pull the temporary crown off.
  • If your temporary crown comes off, this is not a dental emergency. It can be placed back on temporarily with a small dab of toothpaste or denture adhesive placed in the crown and firmly pressed back on your tooth. Call us at your earliest convenience to have it re-cemented.If you are out of town or unable to come into our Grand Rapids dental office for some reason, there are temporary dental cements available in stores that can be used to place the temporary back on at home. We suggest “RECAPIT” cement from the makers of DENTTEMP.
  • To promote optimal healing of your gum tissue, use your “Natural Dentist Healthy Gums” rinse. It is strongly recommended that you use this twice daily. Rinse vigorously with the rinse for 30 seconds or apply it directly to the area where the work was done so your gum tissues will become nice and healthy. Do not swallow the rinse. For best results, do not eat, drink, or rinse with anything for at least 15 minutes after use.
  • In the rare event that your temporary crown is swallowed please notify our office. We will strongly encourage you to obtain a chest x-ray immediately to ensure that the temporary will pass through your digestive track normally.

If you have any further questions or concerns do not hesitate to call and speak with one of our team members.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you have questions about your temporary crown or need to schedule an appointment with one of our Grand Rapids, MI, family dentists, call Contemporary Family Dental at (616) 209-3969. Feel free to also contact us online.