{"id":22,"date":"2024-06-01T17:41:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T17:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbisdentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=22"},"modified":"2024-07-01T17:43:50","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T17:43:50","slug":"what-to-do-lost-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbisdentalgroup.com\/blog\/what-to-do-lost-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost a Dental Crown? Here\u2019s What You Should Do"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental crowns<\/a> can last for 10 years or longer if they receive proper care. However, they do eventually reach the end of their lifespan. They might even fall out unexpectedly! If that ever happens to you, do not panic. There are practical steps you can take to protect your exposed tooth and get your smile\u2019s health back on track ASAP. Here\u2019s what you should do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Call Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As soon as you lose the crown, call your dentist and tell them what happened. They can provide personalized instructions to help you handle the situation, and they can book an emergency appointment for you. It is important that you seek professional care right away; otherwise, your exposed tooth could suffer further harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

In some situations, it is both possible and advisable to temporarily reattach a lost crown. Here is how you can do so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n