Crown and Bridge Instructions
We take care to ensure the least amount of discomfort after your initial treatment. Additional steps may be taken by yourself once you leave the office.
- Use a warm salt water rinse frequently for 2-3 days following the procedure. (1 tablespoon salt in half a glass of warm water).
- Take a pain killer, such as one you would use for a headache, BEFORE the freezing completely disappears. Take one more prior to bedtime. Continue every 6 hours as needed.
- Continue to keep the area free of bacteria by carefully brushing and flossing. PULL THE FLOSS OUT SIDEWAYS to prevent dislodging the temporary.
- Avoid extremes of hot or cold temperatures on the side treated.
- Avoid chewy or sticky foods on the temporary.
- Should the temporary come off, replace on the tooth if possible with a little Vaseline inside the temporary, and call the office.