Damaging the crown of a tooth can be a result of a variety of different circumstances. In any case, the experience can be quite painful, and it is vital to visit the dentist immediately to avoid further damage. More often than not, a dental crown placement procedure will ensue, and your dentist will replace the broken tooth with a synthetic one made out of a material such as porcelain.

If you have undergone a similar procedure, you might be tempted to eat whatever you want right away. However, the crown still needs some time to settle in your mouth fully, and there are some foods you should avoid while it does that. 

1. Cold Food 

While you can eat cold food items, be aware that your teeth can be particularly sensitive during this phase. This is especially true if your gums have just receded, exposing the roots. When you eat something really cold (or even really hot), you can feel pain. Try your best to avoid these kinds of foods, or at least allow them to warm up or cool down close to room temperature before chowing down.

If the pain seems to be unbearable, you can try out toothpaste made for sensitive teeth. This will help block the sensation of pain to a certain extent.

2. Sticky Food

Sticky foods, especially sugary kinds, need to be avoided after a crown placement procedure. That is because you can risk pulling the crown off by accident. To avoid the pain and embarrassment, avoid any sticky food at all. This can include sweets like sticky candies, gum, and dried fruits like raisins.

3. Crunchy Food 

While the crown itself can withstand crunchy food, it will hurt your teeth quite a bit if you were to chew on them right away. These foods can also find their way between the teeth, lodging tightly around the crown. Not only will this hurt a lot, but it can also damage the crown. 

Avoid crunchy food like popcorn, chips, raw veggies, and the like. You might be able to eat certain crunchy snacks such as crackers if they are soft enough, but stop eating them if you feel any pain or discomfort.

4. Tough Food

There are many delicious foods out there that can be tough for you to chew. A piece of steak, for example, can be difficult to eat after a crown placement procedure. Sure—steak can be soft, but one that is not cooked properly can be tough and almost feel like rubber.

Tough food presses against your teeth and crown, hurting your mouth. This will cause you to chew for a lot longer, which makes the entire eating experience quite unsatisfying.

Conclusion

After your dental crown placement procedure, try to avoid food items that are tough, sticky, crunchy, and too cold or too hot. Remember—this ordeal will not be forever, and you will be able to enjoy the food you love so much as soon as your crown has settled in its place. 

Edmonton Smiles offer a wide range of dental services, from cosmetic dentistry to other dental solutions. If you are looking for a dentist in Edmonton for dental crown placement, get in touch!

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