{"id":138,"date":"2024-07-03T14:12:06","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T14:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avdentalramseynj.com\/blog\/?p=138"},"modified":"2024-07-03T14:12:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T14:12:06","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-lost-a-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.avdentalramseynj.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-you-lost-a-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost a Dental Crown? Here\u2019s What You Should Do Next"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have a dental crown, know that despite being made from incredibly durable materials, they can still be damaged and the cement that\u2019s holding them to your affected tooth, eroded. With time, the adhesive can also wear down naturally. Even though it may come as a shock to you in the moment, dental crowns falling off teeth, getting lost, or becoming damaged aren\u2019t incredibly uncommon dental emergencies<\/a>. Read below to learn how you can address them and all of the reasons why this mishap can occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Should You Do if Your Crown Falls Out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your crown has either become dislodged or fallen out of your mouth, the first step to take is to try to find it. When you retrieve your restoration, gently rinse it off with water and store it in a container to bring to your emergency dental appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, you\u2019ll need to contact the nearest emergency dentist and plan a visit. While you may experience some slight sensitivity, a lost crown isn\u2019t a high priority situation, so it may be a day or two before you\u2019re able to get in. While you\u2019re on the phone with the dental office, they\u2019ll also be able to provide you with first aid guidance, including whether it\u2019s safe to re-place the crown onto your tooth temporarily with toothpaste and how to ease your sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you receive an emergency examination from your dentist, they\u2019ll be able to let you know whether you need to have your crown replaced or if it can be adhered back onto your tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Shouldn\u2019t<\/em> Do if Your Crown Falls Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crowns often fall off your tooth and into your mouth, making them easy to swallow. Try to be mindful to avoid doing this, as it could seal your fate that you\u2019ll need to replace the crown. Some other steps to take if your crown is missing<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n