Dental crowns remain a fixture of modern dentistry as a solution for managing damaged, broken, or missing teeth. But you have to take care of them to avoid issues that can lead to them loosening or worse.
When dealing with crowns, you should know what to do if they become damaged, loosened, or fall out. Patients in and around the East Village of Manhattan in New York City who are coping with a loose or missing dental crown can get help from the team at Nusblatt Dental.
Here, let’s examine what can cause this to happen and what steps to follow to protect your oral health.
Crowns should last for years with proper care, but several factors can lead to damage, such as:
Crowns can be made of several types of materials. Ceramic and porcelain crowns are durable but may not withstand some types of pressure as well as metal crowns.
Here’s the protocol for dealing with crowns that loosen or fall out:
If you feel the crown loosen, don’t touch it and don’t try to force it back into place. Use over-the-counter pain relievers to manage discomfort, and don’t chew on that side of your mouth. If it’s very loose, you can use a temporary dental cement while you wait for a dental appointment.
If it has completely dislodged, find it and keep it safe until you get to us. Keep the tooth or socket rinsed and clean, and avoid chewing on the affected side of the mouth. If advised to do so, try to place the crown back in and use a temporary dental cement to keep it in place.
To prevent infection, keep the crown and the tooth or socket as sanitary as possible, and rinse with antimicrobial mouthwash whenever possible in case of either event.
Make an appointment to see us as soon as the problem presents itself.
Loose or missing dental crowns can be painful and frustrating. When this happens, contact the Nusblatt Dental team immediately to get treatment.
