Don't eat anything hard
Your temporary crown is plastic, so biting into hard foods could break it. Avoid hard foods like granola, raw vegetables, hard candy, popcorn kernels, and pieces of ice.
Don't eat anything sticky, chewy, or gummy
Your temporary crown isn't permanently attached to your tooth, so anything that clings to it could pull it off. Avoid sticky foods like taffy and caramel, chewy foods like bagels and steak, and gummy foods like gummy candy and chewing gum.
Avoid flossing with your temporary crown
Flossing can pull your temporary crown off. So here's something you never thought you'd hear your dentist say: don't do it! (You can safely floss again once your permanent crown is placed.)
What to do if your temporary crown becomes loose or tooth becomes sensitive
Sometimes a temporary crown can cause a little bit of sensitivity. This usually goes away after a couple of days. If an over-the-counter pain reliever doesn't do it for you, or if you're still uncomfortable after 48 hours, just get in touch. If your temporary crown comes loose for any reason, give us a call ASAP. We'll ask you to come in and have it replaced.
Questions?
Reach out any time via email or by calling (212) 686-3686.