Crown & Bridge Treatment in Ghatlodia

After your tooth is prepared for a crown, a temporary crown is placed while the permanent one is made in the lab. For patients in Ghatlodia, knowing how to look after this temporary cap helps the final fitting go smoothly. It protects the prepared tooth, keeps it from shifting and lets you smile and chew in the meantime.

Dr. Prattik Kkeswani, a prosthodontist, and the team explain temporary crown care before you leave the preparation visit.

Eating with a Temporary Crown in Ghatlodia

• Soft food: Choose foods like dal, rice, khichdi and cooked vegetables for the first few days.
• Avoid sticky items: Chikki, toffee and chewing gum can pull the temporary off.
• Avoid very hard food: Hard nuts or ice can crack the temporary.
• Chew on the other side: This reduces the load on the temporary crown.

Cleaning Around a Temporary for Ghatlodia Patients

Keep brushing the tooth gently twice a day. When you floss, slide the thread out sideways instead of pulling it up, because lifting it can loosen the temporary. Some mild sensitivity to cold can happen for a few days and usually settles. If the gum around it feels sore, rinse with warm salt water.

The temporary is usually made from a plastic-like material, so it may feel a little bulky or look slightly different in colour from your own teeth. This is normal and is not how the final crown will look. Its main jobs are to cover the shaped tooth, keep the gum healthy and hold the space so the permanent crown fits exactly.

If Your Ghatlodia Temporary Crown Comes Off

A temporary is fixed with a softer cement so it can be removed easily later, which means it can sometimes come loose. If it does, keep it safe and contact the clinic. Do not leave the prepared tooth uncovered for long, as it can become sensitive or the teeth around it may move. Families near Bhagwat Vidyapith can call ahead and come in for a quick recementing visit. You can read about the full crown process on our zirconia crowns page.

Reaching Our Clinic from Ghatlodia

Our clinic is at 402, B Square 2, near Double Tree by Hilton, Iskcon–Ambli Road, Ahmedabad 380054. From Ghatlodia, head towards Sola and join the SG Highway, then drive south to Iskcon Cross Roads. The clinic is on Ambli Road, a short distance from the crossroads. The drive is about 9 km and usually takes 20–25 minutes. Book your appointment or call +91-990-964-4344.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Crowns and Bridges in Ghatlodia