Cerec Crowns and Onlays
If you recently received a Cerec crown or onlay restoration on your tooth, the following information will be helpful. Cerec utilizes the latest technology to create the finest dental restoration available today.
Please observe the following post-operative suggestions:
- Do not chew on the restoration for 24 hours. The adhesive material continues to gain strength during this time.
- Small pieces of excess bonding material may be found by your tongue for a couple of days. These small pieces of excess bonding material will normally come off with regular tooth brushing. If you feel anything sharp to your tongue, please call our office and the piece can be removed easily with an instrument.
- If at first you cannot get floss between your teeth, just wait a few days and try again. If you continue to experience difficulty flossing, please call our office.
- It is not unusual to experience some mild sensitivity or discomfort for a few days after receiving restorative dental treatment. Please take Tylenol or Ibuprofen when you get home and before bedtime.
- Your bite may feel slightly unusual after the local anesthetic has worn off. If, however, your bite still feels different after a couple of days, please call our office.
- Do not chew on ice or other hard objects, as these may crack your dental restorations (or even your natural teeth!). Avoid chewing excessively sticky foods such as "hard tack" candy (e.g., Laffy Taffy) because it can remove restorations.
- To provide optimum longevity for your restorations and prevent future dental decay and supporting tissue breakdown, it is important to have regular 6-month check-ups in our office. Infrequent examinations and cleanings are the biggest reasons for failure of dental restorations.
We have done our best to provide you with the highest quality and natural-looking dental restoration. We are committed to excellence and hope this restoration will give you many years of service.
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