{"id":200,"date":"2022-08-10T15:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T15:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/?p=200"},"modified":"2022-08-24T15:58:19","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T15:58:19","slug":"what-to-expect-after-dental-crown-bloomfield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familydentalpractice.net\/blog\/2022\/08\/what-to-expect-after-dental-crown-bloomfield\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect after Getting a Dental Crown"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Will you soon get a dental crown in Bloomfield<\/a>? Your new restoration will protect your tooth, benefit your oral health, and perhaps even improve your smile\u2019s appearance. Still, you might be a bit nervous about your procedure. Will you have to go through a long or painful recovery period? Fortunately, most patients enjoy a relatively easy post-treatment experience. This blog post discusses what you can expect after receiving a crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Numbness from Anesthetic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your mouth, or at least a portion of it, is likely to be numbed during your dental appointment. The numbness can linger for several hours. During this time, you must be careful not to consume anything too hot; you might accidentally burn your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the Anesthetic Wears Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the anesthetic wears off, you may begin to notice some soreness and sensitivity in your mouth. Mild swelling is also normal. These symptoms usually dissipate within a few days to a few weeks. In the meantime, you can mitigate any discomfort by taking these practical steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n