{"id":14,"date":"2022-07-13T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T08:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myparksfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=14"},"modified":"2022-08-11T08:14:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T08:14:37","slug":"3-things-to-do-for-a-lost-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myparksfamilydental.com\/blog\/3-things-to-do-for-a-lost-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things to Do When You Lose a Dental Crown"},"content":{"rendered":"
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While a lost dental crown<\/a> might seem less scary than a knocked-out tooth, it still counts as a severe problem. After all, the prosthetic is supposed to protect you from infection and further damage. Without it, your pearly white is vulnerable and at risk. You should thus contact your dentist for treatment as soon as possible. If you have time until your appointment, though, you\u2019ll also need to handle parts of your situation yourself. To help you do that, here\u2019s a summary of three tips to follow while you wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Examine Your Tooth and Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First things first: Examine the affected area to learn your current condition. By telling your dentist about your findings, they can decide if you need same-day care or can afford to space out your appointment. Whatever the case, though, you should visit within a week of losing the crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If possible, find the prosthetic and hold onto it. A dentist can usually re-apply a lost crown when it\u2019s still in good condition. In the meantime, you may be able to slip it back onto your tooth using a denture adhesive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t panic if you can\u2019t find the crown. A new one can be made and applied to the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Careful Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since your underlying tooth is exposed, you\u2019ll need to practice careful oral hygiene before seeing your dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For starters, brush gently yet thoroughly twice daily. Don\u2019t apply much force, as the vulnerable area is prone to damage in its weakened state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, closely inspect the tooth each day. That way, you can ensure the tissue and surrounding region aren\u2019t experiencing more harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch Your Eating & Chewing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until the time of your appointment, you should avoid certain foods and drinks that could hurt your now-crownless tooth. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n