{"id":43389,"date":"2026-01-03T22:26:34","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T22:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/?p=43389"},"modified":"2026-04-15T19:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:00:17","slug":"blog-temporary-crown-procedure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/temporary-crown-procedure\/","title":{"rendered":"Temporary Crown Procedure: What Happens, How Long It Takes, and Aftercare Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"43389\" class=\"elementor elementor-43389\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-468b393 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"468b393\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcc8ce3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bcc8ce3\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Reviewed By Dr. Ronald Ayzin, DDS<\/p><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">January 2026 \u2022 6 min Read<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44747dd elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44747dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Reviewed By Dr. Ronald Ayzin, DDS | \u2028January 2026 \u2022 6 min Read<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-726d9e1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"726d9e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12ceace elementor-align-right elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"12ceace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/es_us\/find-a-dentist\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Buscar un dentista<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9754b16 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9754b16\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26f51bb e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26f51bb\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-177c63c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"177c63c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.broadstreetads.com\/init-2.min.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>broadstreet.watch({ networkId: 10248 })<\/script>\r\n     \r\n<!-- Blog Post - Below Hero -->\r\n<broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"184839\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\r\n     \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cc264f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9cc264f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9d295f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e9d295f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A permanent crown can take several weeks to make. A temporary crown is used to protect the tooth in the meantime while maintaining proper spacing to ensure the permanent crown fits properly.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This process requires at least two appointments, and it all starts with finding the right dentist in your area.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For help with that,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">click\u00a0<\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/find-a-dentist\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">aqu\u00ed<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0o ll\u00e1menos al <a href=\"tel:1-888-597-3896\">(888) 597-3896<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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cada d\u00eda<\/td>\n                                                                                    <td class=\"comparison-dry-socket-cell\">El dolor persiste o empeora despu\u00e9s de los 2-3 primeros d\u00edas<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                                                <tr class=\"comparison-data-row\">\n                                                        <td class=\"comparison-feature-cell\">Hueso en el lugar de extracci\u00f3n<\/td>\n                                                                                    <td class=\"comparison-normal-cell\">Raramente visible<\/td>\n                                                                                    <td class=\"comparison-dry-socket-cell\">A veces visible<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                                                                                                    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<\/thead>\n                <tbody class=\"comparison-table-body\">\n                    <!-- Pain onset -->\n                                                                    <tr class=\"comparison-feature-row single-column\">\n                            <td class=\"comparison-feature-cell\" colspan=\"2\">Inicio del dolor<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                                            \n                        <tr class=\"comparison-data-row\">\n                                                                                    <td class=\"comparison-normal-cell\">Comienza inmediatamente despu\u00e9s de la extracci\u00f3n, normalmente de leve a moderada<\/td>\n                                                                                    <td class=\"comparison-dry-socket-cell\">El dolor suele comenzar 2-4 d\u00edas despu\u00e9s de la extracci\u00f3n, aumentando en intensidad<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                   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single-column\">\n                            <td class=\"comparison-feature-cell\" colspan=\"2\">Co\u00e1gulo de sangre en el lugar de extracci\u00f3n<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                                                <tr class=\"comparison-data-row\">\n                                                                                    <td class=\"comparison-normal-cell\">Co\u00e1gulo de sangre intacto, la cuenca parece protegida.<\/td>\n                                                                                    <td class=\"comparison-dry-socket-cell\">Co\u00e1gulo parcial o totalmente ausente: la cavidad puede parecer vac\u00eda.<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                        \n                    <!-- Swelling -->\n                                                                    <tr class=\"comparison-feature-row single-column\">\n                            <td 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                  <td class=\"comparison-normal-cell\">Las molestias disminuyen cada d\u00eda<\/td>\n                                                                                    <td class=\"comparison-dry-socket-cell\">El dolor persiste o empeora despu\u00e9s de los 2-3 primeros d\u00edas<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                    \n                    <!-- Blood clot at extraction site -->\n                                                                    <tr class=\"comparison-feature-row single-column\">\n                            <td class=\"comparison-feature-cell\" colspan=\"2\">Hueso en el lugar de extracci\u00f3n<\/td>\n                        <\/tr>\n                                                <tr class=\"comparison-data-row\">\n                                                                                    <td class=\"comparison-normal-cell\">Raramente visible<\/td>\n                                                                                    <td class=\"comparison-dry-socket-cell\">A veces visible<\/td>\n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                                                                        <tr class=\"comparison-data-row\">\n                                                                                                            <\/tr>\n                         \n                                                                    <tr class=\"comparison-data-row\">\n                                                           \n                                                    <\/tr>\n                                                                                        <tr class=\"comparison-data-row\">\n                                                                                                            <\/tr>\n                                                                                        <tr class=\"comparison-data-row\">\n                                                                                                            <\/tr>\n                                    <\/tbody>\n            <\/table>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94b9b31 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"94b9b31\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc453f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc453f1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea189b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea189b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect When Getting a Temporary Crown  <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc05d0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc05d0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Initial exam<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Your dentist will examine the tooth\u00a0to check\u00a0for decay or infection. They will usually take an X-ray to confirm\u00a0that\u00a0the root and surrounding bone are healthy enough for a crown.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Treatment plan:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your dentist will explain options, answer your questions, and\u00a0obtain\u00a0your consent for treatment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anesthesia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Local anesthetic will be used to numb the\u00a0tooth\u00a0and surrounding gums.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tooth preparation: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your dentist will trim and shape the tooth so the crown fits properly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Impression or digital scan<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0A physical impression (using putty) or an intraoral digital scan will be taken of the tooth and adjacent teeth to make the permanent crown.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shade\u00a0selection:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The dentist will select the crown shade that best matches your teeth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Temporary crown fabrication<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0The temporary crown will be made either chairside from acrylic\/composite or quickly fabricated in the office\u2019s lab from a preformed shell filled with temporary material.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try-on and adjustment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0The temporary crown will be tried on, trimmed,\u00a0and adjusted for fit and bite, so that it feels comfortable and\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0interfere with chewing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cementation of the temporary<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">crown:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your\u00a0dentist will attach the temporary crown\u00a0with\u00a0temporary cement,\u00a0which\u00a0will hold it in place while allowing easy removal later.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Post-op instructions:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll\u00a0be given care instructions, such as avoiding sticky or chewy foods, not chewing with the temporary crown, and\u00a0gently\u00a0brushing and flossing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow-up and permanent crown placement:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Typically,\u00a01-3 weeks\u00a0after\u00a0your temporary crown, it\u00a0will be replaced with the permanent crown. Fit and color will be checked, any needed adjustments will be made, and the permanent crown will be secured in place with a strong, long-term cement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-307c268 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"307c268\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c43369c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c43369c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2b2f62 elementor-widget__width-inherit add-span-after image-full-width elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a2b2f62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_WhatToExpect-1024x447.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43390\" alt=\"Step-by-step diagram of the dental crown process, from exam and anesthesia to temporary crown and final placement\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_WhatToExpect-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_WhatToExpect-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_WhatToExpect-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_WhatToExpect-1536x671.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_WhatToExpect-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_WhatToExpect.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ff28bc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0ff28bc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cedb4d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4cedb4d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7175192 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7175192\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49c657d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49c657d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fafdc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8fafdc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Caring for Your Temporary Crown <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3601ebe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3601ebe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your temporary crown shields exposed dentin, reduces sensitivity, and prevents the tooth from shifting. Any movement can cause the final crown to fit incorrectly and might require the dentist to redo the putty impression or digital scan.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Good care also minimizes the risk of the temporary becoming loose or dislodged, which can lead to pain, gum irritation, or damage to the tooth underneath. Here\u2019s what to do (and not to do) as you wait to get your permanent crown in place. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37b6804 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"37b6804\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82fd44b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82fd44b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b879583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b879583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Things to Do <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5491e89 blog-content-list elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5491e89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eating<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stick to soft, nutrient-dense foods, like eggs, pasta, yogurt, cooked vegetables, and rice.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cut\u00a0food\u00a0into small pieces.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brushing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brush twice daily with a soft toothbrush.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use fluoride toothpaste to help with sensitivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use gentle pressure around the temporary crown.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Angle the brush at 45 degrees to clean along the gumline.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flossing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Floss gently once daily.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use regular string floss for better control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slide the floss down between the teeth and then pull it out to the side, rather than up.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-398ae43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"398ae43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Things Not to Do<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c7b66f blog-content-list elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c7b66f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eating<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW66962804 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66962804 BCX0\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66962804 BCX0\">\u00a0chew with the temporary crown.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW66962804 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW44838367 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44838367 BCX0\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44838367 BCX0\">\u00a0eat sticky foods, like caramel, gummies, taffy, or chewing gum.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW44838367 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW256261300 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256261300 BCX0\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256261300 BCX0\">\u00a0eat hard or crunchy foods, like nuts, ice, chips, or raw carrots.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW256261300 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252525202 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252525202 BCX0\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252525202 BCX0\">\u00a0eat tough or chewy foods, like steak, jerky, or bagels.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW252525202 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Brushing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t\u00a0scrub aggressively at the gumline around the crown.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW120066184 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120066184 BCX0\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW120066184 BCX0\">\u00a0use an electric toothbrush.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW120066184 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flossing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:320,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t\u00a0snap floss up and out, which can pull the crown out of place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28494458 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28494458 BCX0\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28494458 BCX0\">\u00a0use floss picks.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW28494458 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22888196 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22888196 BCX0\">Don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22888196 BCX0\">\u00a0thread floss under the temporary crown if\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22888196 BCX0\">there\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22888196 BCX0\">\u00a0a gap.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW22888196 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c94fd4 elementor-widget__width-inherit add-span-after image-full-width elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0c94fd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_Caring_DosandDonts-1024x447.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-43391\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_Caring_DosandDonts-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_Caring_DosandDonts-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_Caring_DosandDonts-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_Caring_DosandDonts-1536x671.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_Caring_DosandDonts-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TemporaryCrown_Caring_DosandDonts.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4e4720 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e4e4720\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Normal Symptoms After Getting a Temporary Crown <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fef40d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fef40d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These symptoms are common and typically last 1-3 days, improving each day.<\/span><\/p><h4><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">1. Mild\u2013to-moderate soreness or aching<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It will usually feel like a bruised or tender sensation around the tooth and gums.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4>2. Brief temperature sensitivity<\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cold air\u00a0and cold or hot drinks and food might cause mild pain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It should only last a few seconds once the stimulus is removed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Mild gum irritation<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slight redness, soreness, or minor bleeding might occur when brushing.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4>\u00a0<\/h4><h4>4. Temporary crown feeling a bit high<\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your bite might feel slightly different at\u00a0first, but\u00a0should feel more normal as the temporary crown settles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecf06b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ecf06b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Signs You Should Call Your Dentist <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-749766c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"749766c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you experience any of the symptoms below,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0best to contact your dentist right away.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Persistent or worsening pain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Long-lasting sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet food<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sharp pain when biting or chewing\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Swelling, warmth, or a pimple-like bump on the gums<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fever or a foul taste<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your temporary crown becomes loose, falls off, or moves<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">None of these symptoms indicates an emergency, but prompt treatment from your dentist will prevent the issue from becoming worse.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd793dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd793dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Do If Your Temporary Crown Falls Off <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cadfa4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cadfa4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first and most\u00a0important step\u00a0is to make an appointment with your dentist.\u00a0They\u2019ll\u00a0clean the crown and tooth, adjust the fit if needed, put the crown back on or replace it with a new one, and check your bite.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s\u00a0what to do at home while you wait for that appointment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Keep the crown and tooth clean<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rinse the crown gently with water.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If debris is inside the crown, use a cotton swab or soft toothbrush to lightly clean it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not scrub aggressively or use chemicals, toothpaste, or alcohol on the crown.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Rinse your mouth<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use a mild saltwater solution (half of a teaspoon of salt mixed in one cup of warm water). This soothes the area and helps prevent bacteria.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji', 'Segoe UI Symbol', 'Noto Color Emoji';\">3. Stick to soft food<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try not to chew with the affected tooth.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid\u00a0very hot, cold, and spicy food and liquids, which can spike sensitivity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Check the crown for damage<\/span><\/h4><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0cracked, broken, or warped, do not try to re-seat it yourself. Store it in a small container or plastic bag and bring it to your dentist.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the crown looks intact and the tooth is not painful, you can try temporarily re-seating it\u00a0using\u00a0the safe steps below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. (Optional) Re-seat the crown<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is a stopgap measure to help protect the\u00a0tooth, reduce sensitivity, and keep the crown from being lost.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0still need to see your dentist as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ol><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dry the inside of the crown.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Place a pea-sized amount of denture adhesive inside the crown.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gently place the crown onto the tooth in the correct orientation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Press lightly for a few seconds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bite down gently to confirm the crown feels like it did before.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will hold the crown in place while still allowing the dentist to remove it easily.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the tooth is\u00a0very sensitive, you can try the same process using petroleum jelly instead of denture adhesive. This solution is less secure, but it can help provide a temporary barrier until you can get to your dentist.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the crown won\u2019t stay on, do not force it. Just store it in a container until your dentist appointment. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a210dd elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"0a210dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-938eec3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"938eec3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42e3a2f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"42e3a2f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cac9a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1cac9a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DrRonaldAyzin_LagunaDentalCenter.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-44480\" alt=\"Dr. Ronald Ayzin DDS in Laguna Hills, California\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DrRonaldAyzin_LagunaDentalCenter.png 257w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DrRonaldAyzin_LagunaDentalCenter-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a006d89 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a006d89\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-559a7ad elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"559a7ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>About Dr. Ronald Ayzin, DDS<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985b33c elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"985b33c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>About Dr. Ronald Ayzin, DDS<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5924640 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5924640\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Ronald Ayzin, DDS, is a cosmetic, implant, and family dentist at <a href=\"https:\/\/lagunadentalcenter.com\/\">Centro Dental Laguna<\/a>\u00a0in Laguna Hills, California. He is passionate about helping people build their confidence through their smiles and oral health and truly believes it can be life changing.<\/p><p>A Southern California native, he earned his Bachelor\u2019s degree in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California and his DDS from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. He completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at UCLA, where he also served as a faculty instructor. Dr. Ayzin has advanced training in implant dentistry and oral surgery from the Texas Implant Institute, with a focus on full mouth reconstruction and advanced implant rehabilitation. He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the California Dental Association.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdaef65 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bdaef65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da67252 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"da67252\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e774c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e774c6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ddb791 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ddb791\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u00bfNecesita ayuda para encontrar un dentista?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f0cb67 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6f0cb67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/es_us\/find-a-dentist\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Buscar un dentista<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13dcb8f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"13dcb8f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div 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href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/broken-permanent-retainer-emergency\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-300x131.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-44196\" alt=\"Apply orthodontic wax to a broken retainer wire: roll wax, dry area, and cover the sharp or poking wire end\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-1536x671.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HowtoApplyOrthodonticWax-18x8.jpg 18w, 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Most dentists can usually solve the problem with a simple bonding fix.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/broken-permanent-retainer-emergency\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Broken Permanent Retainer: Is It a Dental Emergency?\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tSeguir leyendo\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-44191 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blogs category-emergency category-insurance\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/emergency-dentist-cost-without-insurance\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-300x131.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-44193\" alt=\"Dental payment options including credit cards, medical financing, savings plans, and low-cost dental care alternatives\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-1536x671.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UnderstandingPaymentOptions.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/emergency-dentist-cost-without-insurance\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tEmergency Dentist Cost Without Insurance: Prices and Affordable Solutions\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tmarzo 27, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>The first step in relieving acute tooth pain is an emergency dental exam. Without insurance, this typically costs $100-$300 dollars.<br \/>\nThat appointment will allow for immediate pain management. If needed, you and the dental team can plan for additional treatment and discuss ways to break up the cost over time.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/emergency-dentist-cost-without-insurance\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Emergency Dentist Cost Without Insurance: Prices and Affordable Solutions\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tSeguir leyendo\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-44124 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blogs category-emergency category-insurance\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/rising-dental-emergencies-after-hours\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"131\" src=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-300x131.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-44175\" alt=\"Infographic showing 2M ER visits for dental issues yearly and how 24\/7 dentists reduce costs compared to emergency rooms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-1024x447.png 1024w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-768x335.png 768w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-1536x671.png 1536w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-2048x895.png 2048w, https:\/\/dentistry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/RisingDentalEmergencies_Infographic-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/rising-dental-emergencies-after-hours\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tRising Dental Emergencies Fuel Growth in After-Hours and Weekend Dentist Services\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tmarzo 13, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>According to the American Dental Association, about 2 million people visit emergency departments each year for non-traumatic dental conditions. At first glance, a trip to the emergency room for a tooth problem might seem excessive, but many people simply don\u2019t have other immediate options when severe dental pain hits.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dentistry.com\/es_us\/blog\/rising-dental-emergencies-after-hours\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Rising Dental Emergencies Fuel Growth in After-Hours and Weekend Dentist Services\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tSeguir leyendo\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A permanent crown can take several weeks to make. 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