530 Nichols Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 381-3890
Crowns and Bridges
Crown and Bridge (also inlays & onlays)
1 - Crown and bridges usually take 2 or 3 appointments to complete.
On the appointment the tooth/teeth are prepared and impressions are
taken and a temporary crown is placed on your tooth/teeth.
2 - You may experience sensitivity, gum soreness and slight discomfort on
the tooth/teeth, it should subside after the placement of permanent crown.
3 - Whenever anesthesia is used, avoid chewing on your teeth until
the numbness has worn off.
4 - Temporary crown is made of plastic based material or soft metal,
it could break if too much pressure is placed on it. The crown also may
come off; if it does, save the crown and call our office. The temporary
crown is placed to protect the tooth and prevent other teeth from moving.
If it comes off, it should be replaced. To avoid losing your temporary,
avoid chewing on sticky and hard food (chewing gum, ice). Try to
chew on the opposite side of the treatment as much as possible.
5 - After the permanent restoration is placed you may feel slight pressure
for a few days. Also, the bite may feel different for a day or two. But
if the bite feels uneven or you feel discomfort on chewing on the tooth
after 2-3 days, call our office. Delaying the necessary adjustments may
damage the tooth permanently.
6 - Continue your normal brushing but be careful while flossing around the
temporaries (remove the floss gently from the side).
7 - Call our office if you are in pain or if you have any questions.