Eusebio Dental
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
Final Crown or Bridge
Care for Your New Crown or Bridge
What to Do Today
• Do not chew until the numbness is gone.
• Chew slowly the first time you use the new crown or bridge.
• Brush gently around the gumline.
• Follow any special cement instructions we gave you.
What to Expect Next
Tomorrow
• Brush twice a day.
• Floss every day.
• For a bridge, clean under the false tooth with a floss threader, small brush, or water flosser.
Days 2-3
• Mild cold sensitivity or gum soreness may improve.
• The bite should feel even.
Days 4-7
• The crown or bridge should feel more natural.
• Call us if the bite feels high or chewing hurts.
Later Healing
• Keep the gumline clean every day.
• Keep regular checkups so we can check the crown or bridge.
Pain Medicine
Most people do not need pain medicine. If you are sore and the medicines are safe for you, use the adult pain guide given by the office.
Adult doses only. Use these medicines only if they are safe for you.
• Mild or moderate pain: Take ONE — ibuprofen up to 600 mg OR acetaminophen up to 1,000 mg.
• More pain: Take BOTH together.
• Wait at least 6 hours before the next dose. Do not take more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
• Do not take more than 2,400 mg of ibuprofen or 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours.
• Check all medicine labels for acetaminophen. Ask us, your doctor, or a pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Do not take either medicine if a doctor has told you to avoid it.
Normal Healing
• Mild gum soreness
• Mild cold sensitivity
• A new feeling when you bite for a day or two
• Slow improvement
Call Eusebio Dental
Call or text Eusebio Dental for:
• A bite that feels high or uneven
• Pain when chewing
• Strong or lasting hot or cold pain
• A crown or bridge that feels loose
• A chipped or broken crown or bridge
• Swelling or fever
Emergency -
Call 911
Call 911 now for:
• Trouble breathing
• Severe swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow
• Bleeding you cannot control
You Might Be Wondering
Can I eat normally?
Yes, after the numbness is gone. Chew slowly at first.
Can I floss?
Yes. Clean around a crown and under a bridge every day.
What if the bite feels high?
Call us. A small adjustment may be needed.
How long should it last?
Good cleaning, regular checkups, and avoiding very hard foods can help it last.
Helpful Tips
Why This Matters
• Use a floss threader under a bridge.
• Do not chew ice or very hard objects.
• Call early if the bite feels high.
• A night guard may help if you grind your teeth.
• Daily cleaning protects the tooth and gum around the crown or bridge.
• A balanced bite lowers stress on the restoration.
• Cleaning under a bridge helps prevent cavities and gum disease.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Joseph Eusebio, DMD, MBA
Last Reviewed:
July 2026
Sources:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/10923-dental-crowns | https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/bridges
Final Crown or Bridge