{"id":324,"date":"2021-06-02T00:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T00:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=324"},"modified":"2021-07-02T01:00:59","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T01:00:59","slug":"painful-lost-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.berquistdentistry.com\/blog\/painful-lost-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Do if You Lose Your Dental Crown?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Losing a dental crown certainly isn\u2019t the end of the world, but it can still be a little unnerving and inconvenient. If this happens, how can you effectively respond? Continue reading to find out what you can do about a lost dental crown so you can fully recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The first step is to remain calm and avoid panicking. The benefit of keeping a level head is that you\u2019ll be able to fully assess the situation and make the right decisions for your oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, you should immediately reach out to an emergency dentist. If it\u2019s after hours, or the dentist isn\u2019t able to work you in that day, you\u2019ll need to take the necessary steps to stabilize the situation until you can be treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Next Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After locating the crown, carefully retrieve and inspect it to make sure it isn\u2019t cracked or covered with debris. You can then attempt to reinsert it using denture adhesive or wax. If you can\u2019t find the crown, don\u2019t fret. A dentist can craft a new tooth colored crown to replace the missing tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lookout for These Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If notice any of the following, it\u2019s an indicator of a more acute situation that needs immediate attention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n