The document provides information and instructions for caring for a dental crown immediately after the procedure and in the long-term. It notes that numbness is common after the anaesthetic wears off and discomfort may occur for a few days. It advises avoiding hot and cold foods that could irritate a sensitive mouth. Proper hygiene like flossing and mouthwash is important to prevent infection around the crown. Patients should follow any specific post-care instructions from their dentist about foods to avoid or care of the crown.

1. Caring for a Dental Crown

2. Immediately After
• The most important thing to note about having a crown is that you’ll require
an anaesthetic. Many people find the sensation of a numb mouth to be
extremely odd and as a result may pick at their lips, overbite and make their
gums sore or even bite their tongue or the inside of their mouth. You should
always be careful as your mouth is under anaesthetic that you don’t cause
any damage.
• As the numb feeling wears off, you may experience some discomfort,
especially as you’ve had a considerable amount of work done. Your dentist
may prescribe you with some strong painkillers if they feel it necessary.
Alternatively an over the counter medication such as paracetamol, ibuprofen
or co-codamol may help ease any pain you’re in. It may be that the site of
the work is sore for a few days following the procedure, in which case you
might require a numbing agent such as one you might use on a mouth ulcer.
• You may also notice that your mouth has suddenly become extremely
sensitive to hot and cold substances such as tea or cold ice lollies. This is
perfectly normal after dental work but should it persist, you may need to ask
for a further examination.

3. Hygiene
• The worst thing that can happen to your newly fitted crown is for the
teeth around it to become infected and weakened.
• Therefore if you don’t have a hygiene routine such as flossing and
the use of mouthwash, now is the time to begin one in addition to
your daily brushing.
• For more, read here!

4. Instructions
• Depending on the site of your crown, and the amount of work which
has been done on the area, your dentist may give you specific care
instructions.
• These could include lists of foods to avoid or some care for you
afterwards.
• This information has been put together specifically for you and it is
vital that you follow it to ensure the ongoing health of your crown.

5. Thank you!
Visit us at:
Bhandal Dental Surgery,
298A-C Foleshill Road,
Coventry CV6 5AH
Call us on 024 7668 6690
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6. Thank you!
Visit us at:
Bhandal Dental Surgery,
298A-C Foleshill Road,
Coventry CV6 5AH
Call us on 024 7668 6690
Log on : www.bhandaldentistry.co.uk