{"id":993,"date":"2025-01-16T23:45:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T23:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/?p=993"},"modified":"2025-02-17T23:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T23:50:20","slug":"dental-crown-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rauchberg.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/16\/dental-crown-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Dental Crown Recovery Look Like?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tooth enamel is incredibly strong. In fact, it is the toughest material in the entire body. However, it can become damaged in various ways, including decay and trauma. The good news is that structurally compromised teeth can be built up and protected with a dental crown<\/a>. This way, the tooth can survive for many years in the future. Here is what you can expect as you recover from getting your dental crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Mouth Numbness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before your dentist starts your procedure, they will numb the area with a local anesthetic. This means that you won\u2019t be able to feel any discomfort in the area where the treatment is taking place. This numbness will last throughout the duration of the procedure. However, it will also linger for a couple of hours afterward. During this time, it\u2019s important that you don\u2019t accidentally bite down or burn the area. If you do, you will be in for a rude awakening as the anesthetic wears off. It\u2019s best to wait till the anesthetic wears off before you eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soreness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It isn\u2019t uncommon to experience soreness at or around the affected area for a few days following your dental crown procedure. The good news is that this will resolve itself over time. Many patients find relief with over-the-counter analgesic medications and\/or pain relievers. If discomfort continues for more than a few weeks or you are experiencing severe pain, give your dentist a call to let them know what\u2019s going on. They will be able to give you further advice from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temporary Restorations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the process of getting a dental crown, you need to get a temporary dental crown to protect your tooth between your appointments. This crown requires special care to prevent fractures and dislodgement because it is much more fragile than a permanent crown. Here are some rules to implement during this period:<\/p>\n\n\n\n