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Is it ok to brush a temporary crown replacement tooth?

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Yes: Brushing and rinsing and keeping the area as clean as possible. Flossing is also okay if you pull the floss through between the teeth rather than flossing in an up-down motion. Hope this helps.

Answered 11/24/2016

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Temps: You just want to be careful with a temp. It is made out of a less strong material than the final restoration and is usually cemented with a weaker cement. You can brush and floss, just be gentle, pull your floss out vs up, so you don't pop off the temp and stay away from hard or sticky things so you don't break or pop it off. Just be careful for the two weeks.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Joseph Capista answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Yes: Yes you should brush a tempory crown the same as a normal tooth. Floss carfefully or not at all till the new tooth is inserted.

Answered 6/14/2014

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YES!: Absolutely. Properly done, a temporary should be treated like a "regular" tooth.

Answered 6/7/2015

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Dr. Raj Upadya answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Yes: Definitely maintain oral hygiene and keep the area clean. Make sure you do not use too hard or rough brushing stroke, not only on the temporary crown, but throughout your mouth... I usually recommend flossing around the temporary as well, but only towards the gum line, pulling the floss through, rather than back up...

Answered 1/31/2015

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Absolutely: Yes , you most certainly should. However, be deliberate and gentle (you should be this way with all your teeth already) . Flossing is generally okay, but pull floss out to side when removing , do not tug it out of the space away from the tissue. Good Luck.

Answered 1/23/2015

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