{"id":1856,"date":"2022-08-03T09:19:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T14:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=1856"},"modified":"2025-08-25T13:26:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:26:48","slug":"dental-crown-and-what-to-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/03\/dental-crown-and-what-to-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Dental Crown Placement: What Should I Expect?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your dentist informs you that you need a dental crown. Because of the damage to your tooth, it cannot function properly without some form of stability. After learning this bit of information, you may begin to wonder what life will be like with an artificial tooth. Will it hurt immediately following placement? How difficult will it be to eat, speak, or smile? A local dentist wants to help ease your mind by explaining what you can expect after receiving a dental crown and what you can do to manage any discomfort while working toward a healthier smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Life After Crown Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before receiving your finalized restoration, you will be required to wear a temporary crown. Because of the tooth preparation required, it\u2019s likely you can expect some sensitivity and tenderness in the first few days. This can be remedied with the help of saltwater rinses and over-the-counter pain relievers (i.e., Tylenol or Advil).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But even before you begin to feel any discomfort, you\u2019ll likely still be numb from the anesthetic received during your procedure. Until it subsides, it is best if you do not eat or bite down on anything, as you might accidentally burn or hurt yourself and not even know it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the finalized dental crown replaces the temporary one and is bonded into place, minimal tooth sensitivity is normal as well as tenderness surrounding your soft oral tissues. It might take some time to get used to the new feeling of your crown, but it shouldn\u2019t interfere to the point that it causes prolonged pain or awkwardness when eating. If it does, you\u2019ll need to make sure you contact your dentist right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Take Care of a New Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although dental crowns are artificial and cannot decay, it is still essential that you commit to taking proper care of your teeth and gums. Practicing optimal oral hygiene at home is crucial if you want to avoid developing dental decay beneath the crown or gum disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure that you don\u2019t require crown removal for periodontal therapy or additional restorative care, make sure that you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n