M. TODD BONIN, DDS
Post-Operative Care For Crowns and Bridges

1. Your gums may be a little sore. Use warm salt water rinses every 30 minutes and over the counter Advil for any discomfort (consult your physician and check to see if there is any reason you should not Advil/ibuprofen).

2. Do not alter your brushing technique. Healthy, non-bleeding gums are necessary at the time of the permanent crown cementation.

3. Floss normally, but pull the floss out the side instead of through the contact area.

4. Avoid hard or crunchy foods on the plastic temporary. These may cause it to break or fracture.

5. Avoid "sticky" foods that can pull it loose.

6. "MY TEMPORARY CROWN HAS COME OFF"
          a. Gently clean out the remainder of the cement that may be in the crown.
          b. You can use a toothpick or some other small tool.
          c. Use a small gauze or cotton swab to clean the tooth as much as possible.
          d. You can then use either a product such as TemparinTM (available at most drug stores) to re-cement the crown  temporarily. Just follow the package instructions. Be sure to clean out as much of the cement inside the temporary crown as possible. If TemparinTM is not available, believe it or not, you can try either Vaseline or Fixodent (a commercial denture adhesive) until we are back in the office.
           e.   Call the office the next visit day for an appointment (unless you are in severe pain and need immediate care).