Why do I need a temporary crown?
There are many reasons why your dentist may recommend the use of a permanent dental crown. For example: tooth decay, fractures, filing support and even cosmetic purposes.
An everlasting dental cap is crafted specifically for your mouth in a dental lab. And due the permanent cap is made of long-lasting materials; the dental lab can take 5 to 7 days to create it.
Therefore, after your crown preparation a teeth impression for the final cap is send to the dental lab. You will leave with a temporary crown.
Temporary crown dental care
We recommend you to brush your non-permanent cap in the same way you brush your natural teeth. However, while you are flossing remember to push down the dental floss and slide it out. Avoid pulling up the dental floss to diminish the risk of it coming off.
Another post care indication is to stay away from chewy, sticky or hard foods. When possible, try to bite on the other side of the mouth until your final crown is delivered.
If your provisional tooth becomes dislodged or un-cemented, our best dentists in Tijuana recommend a temporary cement that can be found in any pharmacy.
Other option is to save the dental temporary cap and contact your dental office near the border so it can be re-cemented.
How much time can a temporary crown last?
Ideally after the dental crown preparation you should get your permanent cap in two weeks. But with good care the provisional dental cap can last up to 1 month.
What to do if my Temporary Crown Comes Out?
If your non-permanent crown comes out you can always buy in any drugstore a temporary dental cement.
On the other hand, you can contact Advanced Smiles Dentistry and set an appointment to recement it. Bottom line you shouldn’t wait a long period without the cap because of few reasons:
-Shifting of the teeth
-Dental crown fitting problems
-High bites
-Sensitivity or pain
-Worst case scenario ending up with a cracked tooth
If you are in the situation where your teeth shifted and the crown doesn’t fit the dentists in Advanced Smiles Dentistry will have to make adjustments to compensate the dental movements.
Big adjustments on the final crown can compromise the longevity of the dental cap. Also, the sealing with the natural tooth reconstruction. In conclusion, the main key point is to follow dentist’s indications.
