{"id":168,"date":"2025-01-13T00:23:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T00:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aspenhilldds.com\/blog\/?p=168"},"modified":"2025-02-21T00:24:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T00:24:48","slug":"recovering-from-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aspenhilldds.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/13\/recovering-from-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"I Just Got a Dental Crown! How Can I Stay Comfortable While Recovering?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dentists have used dental crowns<\/a> to restore damaged teeth since the days of ancient Egypt, and modern versions of these remarkable appliances are more beautiful, durable, and functional than ever before. While the process of placing a crown is completely painless thanks to local anesthesia, it\u2019s important to closely follow your dentist\u2019s aftercare instructions to ensure that your recovery remains as comfortable as possible. Here\u2019s a brief guide to how you can help your healing process go smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Immediately After Receiving Your Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You will probably receive a local anesthetic before your dental crown is placed to ensure that you feel no pain during the procedure. While this certainly takes a lot of stress out of the placement process, it can also leave you more vulnerable to injuring your oral tissues during the chewing process or by consuming excessively hot liquids. It\u2019s best to avoid eating anything or enjoying a hot beverage for a few hours after receiving a dental crown so the anesthetic effect has time to wear off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any bruising or inflammation around the site where the local anesthetic was injected, this should disappear naturally within several days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You May Experience Some Discomfort or Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Placing a dental crown typically requires the removal of some compromised enamel, so your tooth may be especially sensitive for several days after the procedure. Luckily, you can reduce this discomfort by taking prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication as instructed or applying a cold compress. You may also benefit from using a topical analgesic or desensitizing toothpaste to reduce sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should I Eat After Receiving a Dental Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s best to avoid eating and drinking hot beverages for several hours immediately after receiving your crown so the anesthetic can wear off. However, chewing on tough or crunchy foods before the cement holding your crown in place has set may compromise your restoration or break it free from the tooth completely. It\u2019s a great idea to stick to a soft diet after receiving a dental crown, so consider options like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n