My temporary crown fell off. Do I really need it back on? If so, how do I get it back on?

Dennis H.- Conway, AR

Dennis,

It is important you get your crown put on. If it is off even for a couple of days, your tooth could get damaged. But, even if it doesn’t, your teeth will begin to drift together, which will cause your new crown not to fit.  My recommendation is that you call your dentist. He or she should assume responsibility for getting this back on. If for some strange reason they don’t or they can’t get you in right away, you have some options. A denture adhesive will help, or sometimes you can find temporary dental cement at your local drug store. You may be interested in learning about porcelain crowns.

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