{"id":137,"date":"2023-01-27T21:19:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T21:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cayodentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=137"},"modified":"2023-06-05T16:56:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T16:56:33","slug":"lost-dental-crown-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/lost-dental-crown-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If Your Dental Crown Falls Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/AdobeStock_297258856-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Finger holding a crown next to an impression of teeth\" class=\"wp-image-138\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dental crowns often last around 10 to 15 years, but sometimes your restoration may fall out of your mouth before then. A lost dental crown isn\u2019t as urgent as a knocked-out tooth or severe dental pain, but it\u2019s still a problem that needs to be addressed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/\">professional<\/a> as soon as possible. If you ever find yourself with a crown that has fallen off your tooth, follow these tips to keep the situation under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find the Crown and Inspect It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before anything else, you\u2019ll want to retrieve the crown and check it for damage. A severely broken crown will likely have to be replaced, but if it\u2019s still mostly intact, it might be possible to reuse it. Put your dental crown in a safe container and don\u2019t forget to bring it with you when you leave for the dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make an Appointment as Soon as You Can<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lost dental crown doesn\u2019t always require a same-day appointment, but you don\u2019t want to wait too long to see your dentist. The longer the affected tooth is left exposed, the more likely it is to suffer from further damage and decay. Reach out to your dentist as soon as your crown is lost so that you can schedule an appointment for the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If Possible, Put the Crown Back on the Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s sometimes possible to put a lost crown back on the tooth. After cleaning the inside of the crown, you can apply a dab of toothpaste to act as an adhesive before putting it back in its proper place. Obviously, this is only a temporary fix; you\u2019ll still need to see your dentist for a permanent solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Your Mouth Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you lose a crown, the tooth it used to protect will be vulnerable to attacks from harmful oral bacteria. As such, good oral hygiene is essential for keeping the affected tooth safe until you can get to your dentist\u2019s office. Remember to brush thoroughly at least two times every day; rinsing with salt water can also help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Careful About What You Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain foods that you should avoid after a crown is lost. For example, hot or cold foods could cause discomfort if the tooth is sensitive. Furthermore, trying to chew on anything hard might damage the tooth further. To be safe, you should stick to soft foods as much as possible and chew away from the side of your mouth where the tooth in question is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get the Care You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get to your dentist\u2019s office, they can take the necessary steps to properly reattach the crown to your tooth. In the event that the crown can no longer be used, your dentist will likely recommend having a new restoration made. Once your tooth is protected by a crown again, your smile will be much safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Kamlesh Makwana loves how being a dentist allows him to change people\u2019s lives for the better. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Marquette University in 1996. Today at Cayo Dental Care in St. Peters, he restores smiles with lifelike dental crowns, and he offers emergency care for patients with urgent oral health issues. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Makwana, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (636) 928-9693.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental crowns often last around 10 to 15 years, but sometimes your restoration may fall out of your mouth before then. A lost dental crown isn\u2019t as urgent as a knocked-out tooth or severe dental pain, but it\u2019s still a problem that needs to be addressed by a professional as soon as possible. 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