My temporary crown has come off: is it serious?
It is generally not serious, but it should be put back quickly to protect the prepared tooth and to stop the neighbouring teeth from shifting. Contact the practice.
Dental emergencies
A temporary crown is fixed with a temporary cement, designed to be removed easily when the final crown is fitted. It can therefore come loose, particularly when eating sticky foods.
Keep it and call the practice so that it can be put back. In the meantime, avoid chewing on that side and brush the tooth gently. It may be sensitive to cold, as it has been prepared.
It is important not to go too long without the temporary crown: the tooth is more exposed, the gum may change and the neighbouring or opposing teeth may move slightly, which would complicate fitting the final crown.
Do not use household glue. If you notice pain that is getting worse, a fever, swelling spreading towards the eye or neck, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or bleeding that will not stop, go to the hospital emergency department.
This is a general answer. Only a consultation at the practice can tell what suits your situation.
Other questions in this section
- I have an abscess or a swollen cheek: what should I do?
- I have broken a tooth: what should I do?
- A tooth has come out after a knock: what should I do?
- My crown or filling has come out: what should I do?
- I am still in pain several days after an extraction: is that normal?
- I have severe toothache at night: how can I relieve it?
- The treatment in detail : Dental emergency
- See the whole section
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