{"id":108,"date":"2023-03-23T23:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T23:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/?p=108"},"modified":"2023-04-19T23:29:52","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T23:29:52","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-lose-a-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/23\/what-to-do-if-you-lose-a-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If You Lose a Dental Crown: 5 Essential Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental crowns are normally expected to last for several years, but it\u2019s not unheard of for them to become dislodged before it\u2019s time for them to be replaced. If you end up losing your dental crown, you need to be proactive about dealing with the situation; the tooth won\u2019t be in immediate danger, but it will be more susceptible to injury and decay. Below are 5 steps your emergency dentist<\/a> recommends following if your dental crown becomes dislodged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Find the Crown and Keep It Safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Locate the crown immediately. If it\u2019s still in your mouth, take it out so that you don\u2019t swallow it on accident. As soon as you retrieve the crown, rinse off any dirt or debris before putting it in a safe container. It may be possible to reuse the restoration if it\u2019s still intact, so it\u2019s important to protect it until you can get to your dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Call Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After securing your crown, your next step should be to call your dentist. Let them know exactly what happened in as much detail as possible. They\u2019ll make arrangements to see you quickly so that your crown can either be reattached to the tooth or replaced entirely. Don\u2019t forget to ask if your dentist has any special instructions that you should follow until it\u2019s time for your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: If Possible, Put the Crown Back on Your Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, your dentist might suggest temporarily reseating the crown to protect the affected tooth. After cleaning the inside of the crown, you can apply a bit of toothpaste to act as an adhesive; this will help ensure that the restoration stays in place after you reinsert it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Keep the Affected Tooth Safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should avoid chewing with the affected tooth so as not to damage it further. Ideally, you should stay away from hard or crunchy foods altogether; stick to softer options like yogurt. Additionally, it\u2019s important to keep the area around the tooth clean to prevent infection, so remember to rinse with salt water at regular intervals. You can also brush your teeth, but you need to be very careful around the exposed area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Get to Your Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At your emergency appointment, your dentist will check the crown (assuming you still have it) as well as the tooth. The next steps can vary based on your circumstances. If the crown is still good, it can typically be reattached right away. But if it\u2019s deemed too old or broken to use anymore, you\u2019ll need to begin the process of having a new crown made; if this is the case, your dentist will let you know about the costs involved as well as how long you can expect it to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Dan Greenwood earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at The Ohio State University in 1995, and he completed residencies in General Practice Dentistry and Primary Care at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Cleveland, OH. Today at Greenwood Dental in Sagamore Hills, he uses personalized dental crowns to expertly restore his patients\u2019 smiles. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Greenwood, visit his website<\/a> or call (330) 467-2522.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dental crowns are normally expected to last for several years, but it\u2019s not unheard of for them to become dislodged before it\u2019s time for them to be replaced. If you end up losing your dental crown, you need to be proactive about dealing with the situation; the tooth won\u2019t be in immediate danger, but it […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108\/revisions\/110"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dangreenwooddental.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}