Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Temporary crowns are your friend!


Why wear a temporary crown between dental visits?  It is vital and necessary for the fit of the final crown.  It keeps the prepared tooth from drifting to meet the opposing tooth, or leaning to one side or the other.  It also protects the prepared tooth from bacteria and food and fluids.  Yes, the temporary may feel a little rough, but the final product will be smooth and life-like.  If your temporary comes off, save it and call us to bring it in to be re-cemented. It is a quick visit, without anesthesia. If it is broken or lost, we will make a new one, which takes a little longer, but is easily done and very important.  Clean around your temporary crown gently, and if you floss it, pull the floss out to the side. Soon you will have a lovely finished product, that will feel like one of your own teeth and give you long service.  As always, we appreciate you wonderful patients.