If your dental crown has come loose or fallen off, don’t panic! At The Fort Union Dentist, we understand the importance of prompt care to ensure your dental health is maintained. Whether it’s finding a lost crown or ensuring it is reattached correctly, we’ve got you covered with simple steps to get you back to a healthy smile.
What do you do if your dental crown moves or comes off completely?
It may have loosened or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating.
If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off.
There are three steps:
1. First things first, find your crown if it has come off completely.
If you think you may have accidentally swallowed it, it’s not the end of the world. This is fairly common. You will need to have a new dental crown made. Whereas the original may be reattached if you find it in your mouth. As long as it’s not damaged.
2. The second thing you need to do is call your dentist.
If you’re still going to the same dentistry practice that initially put it in, they might put it back free of charge. Especially if you got the crown recently.
If you have moved, or don’t currently have a dentist, give us a call. We’ll reattach it for a reasonable cost.
Remember these two important things:
- Even if we didn’t perform the crown procedure, we can re-attach it for you.
- If the crown is broken, we can create a replacement crown in one visit.
3. What if your crown comes off after business hours or on the weekend?
You can glue it back on while waiting for an appointment. This will protect the exposed tooth. Remember, the tooth is not as durable as an uncrowned tooth.
To reattach it, we recommend using denture adhesive, which you can find at a drugstore.
Follow the instructions for use on the adhesive. To make sure it sets, softly bite down on the crown while the adhesive is still wet. Be extra wary while waiting for your appointment. Eat soft foods so you don’t damage the tooth.
At The Fort Union Dentist, we prioritize your comfort and dental health. Whether it’s reattaching a loose crown or creating a new one, we provide comprehensive care to ensure your smile stays intact. Contact us today for any dental crown concerns!
Contact The Fort Union Dentist:
801-676-8100
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1275 E. Fort Union Blvd Ste 200
Midvale, Utah
84047
