Crowns: What to Expect Aftewards

Dental procedures and restorations can come with some healing time. During this time, you may feel slight irritation or you may need to get used to a new feeling. However, at Maiden Lane Dental in New York, NY, we want our patients to know that this is completely normal and is part of the healing process. Here is what to expect after a crown has been installed:

First, you are likely going to have to wear a temporary crown while your custom crown is being created. During this time, you will need to be careful while eating and cleaning your teeth. The temporary crown will not be permanently bonded like the custom crown will be. Therefore, when brushing, do not press down hard on the tooth. When flossing, do not pull the floss out hard or pull on the tooth hard. Also, beware of sticky or hard foods.

When the custom crown is permanently cemented into place, there may be some slight irritation or swelling at the site. This is the soft tissue getting used to the new structure. Ibuprofen or a warm salt water rinse can help with pain and swelling. As the tissue heals, any irritation will go away. This should take a short period of time.

Your crown may feel strange to you in your mouth at first, but you will eventually get used to the new feeling and it will feel like one of your own teeth. To learn more about crowns, contact Maiden Lane Dental of New York, NY by calling (212) 509-4585 or visit our website, www.maidenlanedental.com. 

Aftercare for a Dental Crown

Dental crowns are fantastic for strengthening a tooth that can still have a long life. After a crown is placed, it is important to follow some guidelines so that the healing process is smooth. Maiden Lane Dental of New York, NY is aiming to inform patients of how to take care of a crown for a successful outcome.

A dental crown is a cap that goes on a tooth that has some damage but also still has a healthy root. The crown can be made of metal, ceramic, or ceramic-covered metal. The tooth can be made to look and feel just like one of your natural teeth. Because this process involves sending impressions to a lab for the crown creation, you will likely wear a temporary crown until the permanent crown is ready.

To make sure this temporary crown does not pop off, you will want to be careful with what you eat. Stay away sticky or chewy foods. Also be careful when brushing and flossing. Brush gently in the area of the crown and do not pull up when flossing the spaces around it.

After the temporary and permanent crowns are placed, there may be some irritation to the gums, which is normal. As healing progresses, the gums will heal and any irritation will subside.

Having a dental crown installed is a healthy choice, so make sure to keep making healthy choices so it is a successful crown placement. To schedule an appointment with Maiden Lane Dental of New York, NY, give us a call at (212) 509-4585 or visit our website, www.maidenlanedental.com. 

Tooth Restoration Options in New York, NY

When a tooth is chipped, cracked, or weakened due to decay, the tooth is in a vulnerable position. Any further damage could cause the tooth to fall out. Maiden Lane Dental here in New York, NY offers multiple types of restoration to repair the health of your tooth.

Dental bonding is a long-lasting and popular option. Cracked and chipped teeth can be repaired; and bonding is also the process we use to fill in cavities. Bonding is a tooth-colored composite resin that is bonded to the tooth and smoothed into the proper shape. With good care, bonding can last up to ten years.

Crowns are another option here. When a tooth can no longer hold a filling, but still has a strong tooth root, a crown can be placed like a cap on the tooth. Crowns can be made of gold, porcelain, or porcelain-covered metal. Crowns are durable and can last up to fifteen years.

Inlays and onlays are also available here at Maiden Lane Dental. Inlays and onlays are often referred to as the partial crown. They cover the chewing surface of a tooth, for when there is more damage than a filling could fix, but not enough to need a full crown. Inlays and onlays can last for up to thirty years.

If you are suffering with a painful and irritating weakened tooth, do not hesitate to schedule a consultation here at Maiden Lane Dental. To schedule an appointment in our New York, NY dental practice, call us at (212) 509-4585 or visit our website, www.maidenlanedental.com.