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Have A Damaged Dental Crown? What To Do

A dental crown can be a real mouth saver if you have a chipped, damaged, or even missing tooth. A dental crown can be used either on its own or in conjunction with a procedure like a dental implant. As an artificial tooth that works by covering the entire tooth, a dental crown acts as your tooth and gives you the ability to chew like normal. But, just like with a natural tooth, dental crowns can chip or break, which may leave you wondering, "What on earth do I do now?" Luckily, this article will list a few helpful things to do if you find yourself with a broken crown. 

Deal With Broken Pieces

Often, a dental crown will break off in small little pieces. One of the biggest things to worry about when this happens is accidentally swallowing one of these pieces. Make sure to feel around your mouth and crown to make sure that you got rid of all pieces. If there are sharp or jagged pieces of your crown that are poking into your tongue or gums, try to place a little bit of gauze in your mouth to cover it; that way you don't have to worry about injuring the rest of your mouth. 

Call The Dentist

The next thing you should do is call an emergency dentist. A lot of family dentists offer emergency lines that you can call, and they can usually get you in right away. If they can't get in you right away, make sure you're careful with the tooth.

A lot of patients with a missing, chipped, or damaged dental crown have to deal with a lot of tooth sensitivity. Until you get your crown fixed, try to avoid chewing or drinking on that side of the mouth because exposure to food or liquid may exacerbate it and cause shooting pain from your tooth sensitivity. Also, try to avoid eating hot or cold liquids. Instead, try to eat food that's lukewarm; this will help you ease tooth sensitivity. 

Having a chipped, cracked, or damaged dental crown can not only be annoying, but it can be painful as well. By following these basic tips, you should be able to remain comfortable until you can get in to an emergency dentist and have your dental crown repaired. To learn more about dental crowns and dental crown repair, contact a local dentist office near you. 

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When I go to college next semester, I’ll be applying for my school’s pre-dentistry program. From there, I plan to go to dental school and become a cosmetic dentist. I can’t wait to learn how to help my patients uncover their most dazzling smiles. You’d be surprised how much cosmetic dentistry can do for you. I started this blog to talk about the techniques, advancements in cosmetic dentistry, new dental technology, and other news you can use concerning the field. If you’ve ever considered seeing a cosmetic dentist to improve your smile, this blog is for you. You deserve a glamorous smile too!

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