When your bite is altered or the position of the teeth is changed, it takes several days for you to become comfortable with the new position or thickness of your teeth. Don’t be concerned if your speech is affected for the first few days. You will adapt and be speaking normally soon. You may notice increased salivary flow. This should subside to normal within a week or so. After a week, if your bite feels uneven or if you have any pain, please call our office for an appointment to adjust your bite.

• It is important to change habits to protect your new teeth.

Any food that could chip, crack, or damage your natural teeth can do the same to your new cosmetic restorations. Avoid sticky candies or any unusually hard foods such as peanut brittle or ice. Avoid foods that stain, such as tea, coffee, red wine and berries. Smoking will quickly yellow your teeth. If you grind or clench your teeth at night or engage in sports so we can make you a custom mouth guard.

Special Note: Please be aware that a small percentage of teeth requiring any type of treatment may require root canal therapy in the future. This may be necessary even if the tooth does not have any symptoms or had not been bothering you in the past.