{"id":162,"date":"2024-09-12T12:14:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T12:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/?p=162"},"modified":"2024-09-12T12:14:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T12:14:32","slug":"recovering-from-getting-a-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/recovering-from-getting-a-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Recovering from a Dental Crown"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you\u2019ll be getting your first dental crown<\/a>, you likely have a lot of questions. Dental crowns may seem intimidating, but the truth is that they\u2019re nothing to stress about. \u00a0In fact, the entire process of getting one is easier than you might think. Here\u2019s what you can expect from your new crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is a Dental Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Think of a dental crown as a deluxe filling.  It is a restoration that fits over your existing tooth like a cap and is permanently cemented into place. Because it covers the tooth, it can repair a larger amount of damage or decay. It can also restore cracked or broken teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Are Dental Crowns Installed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get a dental crown, an impression of your tooth first must be made by your dentist. Once this model is completed, your tooth is then prepared. First, any damage or decay will be removed so that the portion remaining is healthy. It is then filed into a shape that is easy for the crown to fit over and secure to, and a temporary crown will be attached until the permanent one is back from the lab. In about two weeks when it is ready, you will return to the dentist to have it cemented to your tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temporary Dental Crown Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following your initial appointment, your tooth may experience some sensitivity or discomfort for a few days. This is normal and should be easily treated with over-the-counter pain medication. Caring for your temporary crown is also important, as this is what protects your tooth from damage until the permanent one is attached. Thus, be sure to keep it safe with the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n