Tiffany P. Green, DMD

Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

601-992-8000

101 Luckney Station , Flowood, MS 39232

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Caring for Your Child:

dental crowns

 

Dr. Tiffany and her team celebrate your child’s successful dental visit!  We are honored to partner with you in building your child’s lifelong, happy, and healthy smile. To ensure a smooth and gentle recovery, please follow this guide carefully.

 

1. Managing Numbness (The First 1–3 Hours)

After the procedure, your child’s mouth may feel numb, tingly, or “fat” due to the gentle anesthetic used. This sensation is completely normal and is intended to keep your child comfortable while the effects last.

  • Supervision is Key: Carefully monitor your child for the next 1 to 3 hours, until the numbness has completely worn off.
  • Prevent Injury: Because children cannot feel their mouths during this time, they may accidentally bite or scratch their cheeks, lips, or tongue. Supervision helps prevent these accidental injuries.
  • Soft Diet Only: Offer only cool, soft foods—such as yogurt or smoothies—until all numbness has disappeared.

 

2. Comfort & Soreness

  • Adjustment Period: Minor discomfort of the gum tissue around the crown is normal.
  • Pain Relief: If needed, use over-the-counter acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) based on your child’s weight.

 

3. Protecting the Crown (Foods to Avoid)

The most important rule for the longevity of the crown is to avoid sticky and chewy foods.

Please Avoid:

  • Sticky: Gum, caramel, taffy, gummies, licorice, toffee.
  • Chewy: Tough meats
  • If anterior crowns: whole apples/carrots (please cut into small pieces).

 

4. Daily Cleaning

  • Brushing: Brush 2–3 times daily with fluoride toothpaste, focusing on gum tissue around crown.
  • Flossing: Floss 1 x day with the same technique as all other teeth.
  • Bite Adjustment: It is normal for your child to feel that their bite is slightly "different" at first. This sensation typically improves quickly.

 

⚠️ When to Call Our Office

  • Crown Concerns: The crown comes off the tooth.
  • Swelling: Any significant swelling.
  • Pain: Severe pain not relieved by over-the-counter medicine or an unexplained high fever.

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Caring for Your Child:

dental crowns

 

Dr. Tiffany and her team celebrate your child’s successful dental visit!  We are honored to partner with you in building your child’s lifelong, happy, and healthy smile. To ensure a smooth and gentle recovery, please follow this guide carefully.

 

1. Managing Numbness (The First 1–3 Hours)

After the procedure, your child’s mouth may feel numb, tingly, or “fat” due to the gentle anesthetic used. This sensation is completely normal and is intended to keep your child comfortable while the effects last.

  • Supervision is Key: Carefully monitor your child for the next 1 to 3 hours, until the numbness has completely worn off.
  • Prevent Injury: Because children cannot feel their mouths during this time, they may accidentally bite or scratch their cheeks, lips, or tongue. Supervision helps prevent these accidental injuries.
  • Soft Diet Only: Offer only cool, soft foods—such as yogurt or smoothies—until all numbness has disappeared.

 

2. Comfort & Soreness

  • Adjustment Period: Minor discomfort of the gum tissue around the crown is normal.
  • Pain Relief: If needed, use over-the-counter acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) based on your child’s weight.

 

3. Protecting the Crown (Foods to Avoid)

The most important rule for the longevity of the crown is to avoid sticky and chewy foods.

Please Avoid:

  • Sticky: Gum, caramel, taffy, gummies, licorice, toffee.
  • Chewy: Tough meats
  • If anterior crowns: whole apples/carrots (please cut into small pieces).

 

4. Daily Cleaning

  • Brushing: Brush 2–3 times daily with fluoride toothpaste, focusing on gum tissue around crown.
  • Flossing: Floss 1 x day with the same technique as all other teeth.
  • Bite Adjustment: It is normal for your child to feel that their bite is slightly "different" at first. This sensation typically improves quickly.

 

⚠️ When to Call Our Office

  • Crown Concerns: The crown comes off the tooth.
  • Swelling: Any significant swelling.
  • Pain: Severe pain not relieved by over-the-counter medicine or an unexplained high fever.