{"id":106,"date":"2021-05-15T12:54:35","date_gmt":"2021-05-15T12:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/?p=106"},"modified":"2025-11-11T22:21:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T22:21:19","slug":"lost-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gannettdrivedental.com\/blog\/lost-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Effectively Respond to a Lost Dental Crown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\"man<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

While losing a dental crown isn\u2019t as urgent of an emergency as having a tooth knocked out, it still requires you to contact your dentist for restorative treatment. What can you do, though, until you can get in for a visit? Continue reading to learn how to effectively respond to a lost dental crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Do This Before Anything Else<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step is to calm down and not panic. In remaining as relaxed as possible, you can remember the key steps that you need to take. Next, reach out to your dentist to request a visit. If it\u2019s after hours, you\u2019ll need to take the proper precautions to ensure the situation doesn\u2019t get worse while waiting to be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Locate the Crown and Inspect It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carefully pick up the crown and inspect it to make sure it isn\u2019t cracked or covered with debris. Then, using denture adhesive, attempt to slip the crown back onto your tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t find the crown, it\u2019s not the end of the world. Your dentist can craft a new one to replace the missing restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Request an Emergency Dental Visit if You Notice This<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the reasons you\u2019d need to request an emergency dental appointment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n