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You have just had some crowns or fixed bridges cemented onto your teeth. They will replace your missing tooth structure or missing teeth very well and should give you years of service if you will observe the following:

Chewing:

  • Do not chew hard foods on the restoration for 24 hours from the time they were cemented. The cement must mature for about 24 hours to have optimum strength.

Sensitivity:

  • Don't worry about mild sensitivity to hot or cold foods. It will disappear gradually over a few weeks. Infrequently, sensitivity lasts longer than six weeks. Please tell us if this occurs.

Aggressive Chewing:

  • Do not chew ice or other hard objects. Avoid chewing sticky foods such as "hard tack" candies because they can remove restorations.

Preventative Procedures:

To provide optimum longevity for your restorations and to prevent future dental decay and supporting tissue breakdown, please use the following preventive procedures.

  • Brush and floss after eating and before bedtime
  • Swish vigorously for at least 30 seconds daily with a fluoride rinse product such as Colgate Fluorigard or Johnson & Johnson Act. The best time is immediately before bedtime.
  • Use a fluoride gel such as Neutracare. This product requires a prescription from us.
  • Use a Water Pik as advised by us.
  • Use a Sonicare toothbrush as advised by us.

Recalls:

Visit us for regular six month examinations. Small problems that are developing around the restoration can be found at an early stage and corrected easily, but waiting for a longer time may require redoing the entire restoration or even loss of the tooth. Inadequate return for examination is the most significant reason for restoration failure. We will contact you when it is time for your recall appointment.

Problems:

If any of the following conditions occur, contact us immediately to avoid further problems:

  • Movement or looseness in the restoration.
  • Sensitivity to sweet foods.
  • A peculiar taste from the restoration site.
  • Breakage of a piece of material from the restoration.
  • Sensitivity to pressure.

While a healthy tooth can normally be expected to undergo restorative treatment with no adverse consequences, occasionally a tooth will experience pulpal death or fracture requiring a root canal, loss of the tooth, and/or loss of supporting bone.

We have done our best to provide you with the finest quality of oral restoration available today. However, as with a fine automobile or watch, only your continuing care and concern can assure optimum service longevity.

Thank you.


P.O. Box 428
131 Randolph St.
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
Phone 360 385 1000
Toll Free 888 458 2509
Email Us at - mail@dentistrynorthwest.com


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