Silver Amalgam Restorations

Chewing: Amalgam restorations do not have their maximum strength for 24 hours. Chew only soft foods on the new restorations until that time.

Sensitivity: Metal conducts heat and cold faster than tooth structure. Therefore, you may experience mild sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days. This sensitivity should disappear soon. If it does not do so, please contact us.

Recalls: Visit us a regular six-month recall periods. Often, problems that are developing around the restorations can be found at an early stage and corrected easily, while waiting for a longer time may require redoing the entire restoration. We will contact you when it is time for your recall.

The Future: Small silver amalgam restorations will serve for many years in your mouth. However, large silver amalgam restorations may break, or the tooth structure around them may break in the future. In this event, the involved tooth or teeth will require a crown (cap) for optimum strength.

Aggressive Chewing: Do not chew ice or other very hard objects. Avoid chewing very sticky "hard tack" candy because it can remove restorations.

Problems: If one or more of the following conditions occur, contact us immediately to avoid further problems:

• A feeling of movement or looseness on the restoration.
• Sensitivity to sweet foods.
• A peculiar taste from the restoration site.
• Breakage of a piece of material from the restoration.

Additional Post-Surgery Instructions for these procedures:

• Crowns or Bridges
• Dental Extractions
• Silver Amalgam Restorations
• Temporary Crowns or Bridges

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