Dental Crown Post-Op Instructions

In this video, Amber, our dental assistant, explains the best course of home care following your dental crown preparation appointment, assuring a successful final result.

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Following a crown prep procedure, you will be placed in a temporary for a couple of weeks. Do some salt water rinses, as this will promote healing of the tissue, refrain from sticky foods, but most importantly, chew on the opposite side of the temporary, avoiding it altogether. Please feel free to click the link below for a more detailed explanation of your post-op instruction sheet.

If you or someone you love is suffering from a damaged tooth, contact Dr. Victor C. Apel at Designing Smiles Dentistry in Melbourne, FL, for a free consultation to learn how restorative treatments like dental crowns can improve your oral health, restore your function, and enhance your self-confidence. Call now and let us give you something to smile about.

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Dr. Apel has been in practice in Melbourne since 1988. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, he graduated from the University of Louisville’s School of Dental Medicine, a facility for training physicians and dentists. He maintained a successful private practice in Louisville for five years, but Florida’s pleasant climate and the promise of year-round outside activities brought the Apels to the sunshine state.

Dr. Apel is a member in good standing with the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Brevard County Dental Society, the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants, and recently earned his fellowship with the International Dental Implant Association. He also maintains ongoing professional relationships with recognized researchers and clinicians.

Dr. Apel is dedicated to providing you with the latest proven treatment methods, participates regularly in courses and seminars and is now a Mini Implant Center of America (MDICA) providing you with revolutionary benefits of mini dental implant dentistry.

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