Pre - Operative Instructions for Tooth Preparation / Crown Cutting:

• Eat regular meal before appointment.

• If you are given X-rays & investigation reports, please bring them to your appointment.

• There are usually no restrictions after the procedure concerning driving or returning to work.

• Continue all medications for blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid problems and any other conditions as recommended by your physician.

• If you have been advised by your physician or dentist to use antibiotic premedication because of mitral valve prolapse, heart murmur, hip, knee, cardiac or other prosthesis, or if you have rheumatic heart disease, make sure you are on the appropriate antibiotic on the day of your appointment.

• Please brush your teeth and rinse thoroughly before appointment.

• FOR FEMALE: Please inform us, if you think, you might be pregnant.

(All are standard instructions, may vary from patient to patient based on their other health complications.)

Post -Operative Instructions for Tooth Preparation / Crown Cutting:

If anesthesia is given,

• Numbness of the lip, tongue & cheeks are common following the tooth preparation and is usually temporary.

• Do not chew anything; until the anesthesia has worn off (you may bite your cheek, lip, or tongue).

• Do not take foods at extremes of temperature (very hot or cold)

• Some discoloration around the injection site is normal and the extent will depend on your complexion and skin tone.

Sensitivity:

• You may experience sensitivity, gum soreness and slight discomfort on the tooth / teeth, it should subside after the placement of permanent crown.

• Avoid chewing on hard food. Try to chew on the other side of the treated tooth as much as possible

If Temporary Crown Is Placed,

• Please do not rinse or take any food / liquid for 30 minutes.

• Temporary crown could break, if too much pressure is placed on it. The crown also may come off; if it does, save the crown and call us.

• Avoid chewing on sticky and hard food (chewing gum, etc). Try to chew on the other side of the treatment as much as possible

Oral Hygiene:

• Continue to brush and oral hygiene methods. But do flossing carefully

Complications:

• If you have signs of swelling or increasing pain, or if you have any further questions or concerns, please contact us.

(All are standard instructions, may vary from patient to patient based on their other health complications.)