{"id":126,"date":"2024-06-04T10:08:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T10:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avdentalramseynj.com\/blog\/?p=126"},"modified":"2024-06-06T22:09:18","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T22:09:18","slug":"what-to-expect-from-dental-crown-aftercare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avdentalramseynj.com\/blog\/what-to-expect-from-dental-crown-aftercare\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Expect from Dental Crown Aftercare?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ll soon have a dental crown treatment, you may have already prepped for it. Perhaps you even know how the procedure<\/a> will work and what to do before your visit. That said, do you know what to expect from dental crown aftercare? It\u2019s best to grasp that detail so you’ll have a smoother recovery process. Luckily, your Ramsey dentist can\u00a0share the relevant facts with you. Read on to learn what happens after getting a dental crown and some tips on recovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Involved in Dental Crown Aftercare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your dental crown procedure is over, you\u2019ll face three notable (but short-lived) side effects. These include issues like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temporary Numbness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentists apply anesthesia during dental crown work, so your mouth will likely feel numb after your treatment. You\u2019ll want to be very careful of eating or drinking while under this effect, as you could easily injure yourself due to not feeling pain from a very hot food or beverage. That would aggravate bruising or inflammation at the anesthetic injection site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mild Post-Care Discomfort<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your treatment\u2019s anesthetic wears off, your crowned tooth may ache a little. That\u2019s only natural \u2013 the treatment site lost some enamel, ensuring your dental crown could be placed. Still, the pain should go away after a few days or so. You\u2019ll then be ready to enjoy a stronger and healthier tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Temperature Sensitivity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from some aches, a crowned tooth may feel sensitive to external forces while you recover. This sensitivity especially applies to hot and cold temperatures, which can prompt an intense reaction. The tooth could also be vulnerable to pressure when you bite down. Either way, the sensitivity usually stems from your crown fitting poorly. You\u2019ll need to talk to your dentist if that issue applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Should You Manage Dental Crown Aftercare?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, you can take steps to make dental crown aftercare easier. The most notable of these actions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n