{"id":167,"date":"2024-07-08T18:45:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T18:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistindallastx.com\/blog\/?p=167"},"modified":"2024-08-19T18:47:24","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T18:47:24","slug":"recover-from-dental-crown-treatment-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistindallastx.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/08\/recover-from-dental-crown-treatment-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover from A Dental Crown Treatment Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"
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During a dental treatment, your teeth are usually pretty comfy. Modern anesthetics and sedation<\/a> options like laughing gas are definitely effective at numbing uncomfortable sensations. It\u2019s once the in-office pain relief starts to wear off that your mouth starts to ache! Knowing this, you might be wondering how you can preemptively save yourself some trouble after your dental crown<\/a> treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re already thinking like a pro patient! Here\u2019s what you should do to promote a smooth recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Managing Dental Discomfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you get home from your temporary crown placement, you\u2019ll likely just want to sprawl on the couch and take a nap. The only thing that might stop you is some soreness. To address this, the usual remedies are suitable: over-the-counter pain relievers or prescribed medication from your dentist, and a good \u2018ol cold compress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chewing Your Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may or may not live to eat, but you have to eat to live! At some point, you\u2019ll have to face post-treatment tooth sensitivity and restore your energy with some sustenance. Chew slowly and carefully, avoiding your restoration area \u2013 especially if you have a temporary crown in place. They\u2019re more fragile than your permanent crown will be and could become damaged or dislodged, so save your favorite sticky, hard snacks for later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preserving Your Crown Against Decay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What you should always<\/em> be keeping up with is your oral hygiene<\/a>. Even permanent dental crowns are susceptible to decay, and bacteria buildup from poor brushing habits can lead to gum disease and cavities. You can be gentler around your tender restoration, but otherwise, follow these best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n