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Summer in Miami is packed with outdoor parties, beach days, and endless options for sweet snacks. If you’re in the midst of or considering a dental crown, you may need a temporary crown.
While your temporary crown is in place, you need to navigate your summer dining carefully. Temporary crowns are held down with a light cement designed to come off easily at your next visit. Eating sticky summer foods can turn into a quick trip back to the dental chair. Here’s what to know and a list of common summer treats to put on pause while you have a temporary crown in Miami.
Gooey Marshmallows and S’mores
Sitting around a summer fire or enjoying sweet barbecue desserts often includes marshmallows. While toasted marshmallows are soft, their melted sugar creates a thick, sticky glue as you chew. The gooey texture coats your teeth and forms a powerful suction bond with the acrylic material of your temporary crown. When you open your jaw to take another bite, that sticky pull can easily yank your temporary crown off the tooth.
Chewy Taffy and Gummy Candies
Whether you’re lounging by the pool or grabbing a quick snack at the beach, chewy candies are something to avoid. These include saltwater taffy, gummies, and caramel squares. Gummy candies require heavy, repeated chewing. As you bite down, the thick candy lodges itself tightly into the small seams between your temporary crown and your neighboring teeth. As you lift your jaw, the force pulls upward on the edges of the crown, breaking the delicate cement seal underneath.
Sticky Mango and Raisins
Dried fruits like dried mango slices, raisins, and candied pineapple are popular, healthy-sounding summer snacks. However, when fruit is dried, its natural sugars become concentrated and extremely sticky. As you chew, dried fruit compresses into a dense, cement-like paste that gets wedged into the grooves of your teeth. It applies constant tugging pressure to your temporary crown, loosening it far faster than fresh, juicy fruits would.
Protect Your Temporary Crown This Summer
To keep your temporary crown safe, opt for smooth, non-sticky alternatives until you receive the final permanent crown in Miami. Stick to cool yogurt, fresh fruit slices, or ice cream, and leave the sticky treats for later.
Have questions about your temporary crown or ready to step up to your permanent smile? Schedule a consultation today for a tooth crown in Miami with our team at A New Smile Dental Center.
