As you may already know, in accordance with the latest recommendations from the Australian Dental Association, and to assist in maintaining the safety of our patients and staff, we have deferred all routine dental treatments and restricting appointments to emergencies and the treatment of pain only (level 3 restrictions). In light of this, in conjunction with Smile Docs®, we will publishing a series of articles called: “What Can You Do When You Can’t Get To See The Dentist”. Okay, let’s begin…

A Crown Came Off My Tooth – What Do I Do?

If your dental crown falls out of your mouth, it may come as a shock. After all, you may have even forgotten you had one in the first place, as it’s probably been in your mouth for years. But no matter how it happens, it’s important to know what to do immediately after it falls out.

1. The best thing to do is to clean the crown by using your toothpaste and toothbrush.
2. If it looks hollow then it’s good news next step is to disinfect it with some alcohol.
3. Store it in a container or a resealable bag.
4. Call our practice and we might be able to get it cemented back in place.

If you can’t get to us then you might be able to seat it back using temporary cement like Denta Fix cement which is readily available from any pharmacy.

Follow these steps before cementing it back on:

1. Gently clean off the tooth
2. Check that the crown fits properly over the tooth.
3. Remember which way it is fitting
4. Put some cement material then seat it and bite on until set.
5. Try and avoid using that tooth until you can come and see us.

If you have a dental emergency and would like to schedule an appointment, click on the contact form below or you may call our office directly.