{"id":210,"date":"2024-02-06T22:34:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T22:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalwoodbridge.com\/blog\/?p=210"},"modified":"2024-03-06T22:36:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T22:36:24","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-lose-a-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newhavendentalwoodbridge.com\/blog\/2024\/02\/06\/what-to-do-if-you-lose-a-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if You Lose a Dental Crown"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A high-quality dental crown<\/a> may last for a decade or longer. Sadly, though, crowns do eventually reach the end of their life expectancy. In some cases, they even fall out at the most inconvenient time! What steps should you take if you lose a dental crown? It is important that you act quickly to protect your exposed tooth and get your oral health and function back on track. Here is some practical guidance to help you navigate the situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Schedule a Dental Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As soon as you notice that your crown is no longer on your tooth, call your dentist to request emergency care<\/a>. Most practices are able to arrange their schedule to provide prompt treatment for urgent cases. The sooner you receive care, the less likely it is that your exposed tooth will suffer additional harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attempt to Reattach Your Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you still have your crown, you might be able to temporarily reattach it to your tooth while you are waiting for your dental appointment. Try these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n