Brush Teeth After Dental Crown: What You Need to Know
Wait time
After a dental crown, you should wait same day, gently around crown before brushing your teeth.
Why
Maintain oral hygiene while protecting temporary crown
Warning
Be gentle with temporary crown
Tips for Brushing your teeth After Dental Crown
- 01Slide floss out rather than snapping up with temporary crown
- 02Normal brushing with permanent crown
Other Activities After Dental Crown
See when you can do other activities after your dental crown:
Table 1 — Other activities after dental crown
| Activity | Wait |
|---|---|
| Use a Straw | When numbness wears off |
| Eat Normally | 2-3 hours for permanent, avoid sticky foods with temporary |
| Smoke | No restriction |
| Drink Alcohol | No restriction |
| Drive | Immediately |
| Exercise | Immediately |
Recovery info
Recovery timelines are general guidelines based on typical cases. Individual recovery may vary based on your health, the complexity of your procedure, and other factors. Always follow your dentist's specific post-operative instructions.