How to relieve pain from temporary crown?

Keep in mind that if the temporary crown breaks or falls off, it will cost you extra money and dental visits to get it replaced before the permanent one is ready. Protect it by avoiding any sticky or hard foods like nuts. For the mild ache, a cheap salt-water rinse is highly effective and costs nothing.

Be very careful if the pain is severe; when I had my temporary crown, the bite was slightly high which put extra pressure on the root and caused severe pain. I had to go back to the clinic to get the height adjusted. If the pain is sharp when you bite, call your dentist immediately.

My daughter told me to chew cardamoms for the toothache, but I preferred to call my dentist. He explained that the temporary crown is just held by weak cement, so we shouldn't apply pressure there. He prescribed a mild painkiller which worked safely and quickly.

It is very normal to have some gum soreness after the temporary crown is fitted. Just do gentle warm saltwater rinses three times a day to soothe the gums. Also, when flossing, pull the floss out from the side instead of popping it up, so you don't accidentally pull the crown off.