- If you required anesthesia, avoid eating until your mouth is no longer numb.
- Contact our dental office if your bite feels uneven. Schedule an adjustment to avoid unnecessary pain or discomfort.
- Floss your permanent crown as you would your natural tooth. Use a floss threader to remove food, etc from beneath your dental bridge.
- Carefully eat hard food such as nuts, candies, and ice to avoid breaking or damaging your permanent crown.
- Avoid chewing on anything that could potentially break or damage your crown.
- Consider the use of a night-guard if you clench or grind your teeth at night during sleep.
- Schedule a consultation to discuss your options.
- Expect some hot/cold sensitivity following your crown procedure.
A "root canal" is not a treatment, but part of a tooth. It is the hollow section of a tooth that contains the nerve tissue, blood vessels, and other cells, also known as the pulp. A tooth consists of a crown and roots. The crown is mainly above the gum, while the roots are below it. The roots attach the tooth to the jawbone. Inside the crown and the root, or the root canal, is the pulp. The pulp nourishes the tooth and provides moisture to the surrounding material. The nerves in the pulp sense hot and cold temperatures as pain. The name of the dental procedure commonly referred to as a "root canal" is actually endodontic therapy, which means "inside the tooth." However, the term "root canal" has come to be commonly used to talk about the procedure.
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