Dentist Assistance - My crown fell out (1 Viewer)

[cubd8]

My crown just fell out of my mouth, It's one that was in the back upper left of my mouth. 

Realistically, I'm not going to be able to see a dentist until early next week.

Am I able to eat, just not on that side of the mouth? Can I brush on that side, etc.? Can i drink alcohol? just water. other stuff like pop?

Should I expect to be in any kind of pain, etc? I won't be able to pop this back in....

 

[beer 30]

Grab some of this stuff and chew on the other side of your mouth until you see the dentist. This stuff won’t solve the problem but will keep your tooth covered with your cap at least. This is assuming you still have the cap & it’s in one piece. I had to go about 2 weeks before I could mine redone, about three days before appointment I crunched it. Didn’t have any problems with the tooth but really babied it until I got it replaced too.

You’ll probably need to reapply this stuff once or twice a day https://www.walmart.com/ip/DenTek-Temparin-One-Step-Lost-Filling-Repair-1-Each/974619080?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1150&adid=22222222227077062418&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=338674292366&wl4=pla-661701140618&wl5=9010671&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112549851&wl11=online&wl12=974619080&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5PSf8NjE4wIVAa_ICh0fHgGzEAQYAiABEgLo_fD_BwE

 

[NotSmart]

Grab some of this stuff and chew on the other side of your mouth until you see the dentist. This stuff won’t solve the problem but will keep your tooth covered with your cap at least. This is assuming you still have the cap & it’s in one piece. I had to go about 2 weeks before I could mine redone, about three days before appointment I crunched it. Didn’t have any problems with the tooth but really babied it until I got it replaced too.

You’ll probably need to reapply this stuff once or twice a day https://www.walmart.com/ip/DenTek-Temparin-One-Step-Lost-Filling-Repair-1-Each/974619080?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1150&adid=22222222227077062418&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=t&wl3=338674292366&wl4=pla-661701140618&wl5=9010671&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112549851&wl11=online&wl12=974619080&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5PSf8NjE4wIVAa_ICh0fHgGzEAQYAiABEgLo_fD_BwE

 

[rockaction]

Temparin is not going to work if you had a crown fall out. If the crown is in one piece, find it and set it aside until you can see the dentist. Some crowns are able to be returned to their original tooth and side; others are actually broken and can't be used again. I've had a crown fall out and they were able to place it back in because I had saved it and it was in one piece. The other had tooth matter in it -- the tooth had fallen out -- and I needed further and extensive work on it.

I hope this helps. You're at the mercy of your dentist now. 

 

[snogger]

Temparin is not going to work if you had a crown fall out. If the crown is in one piece, find it and set it aside until you can see the dentist. Some crowns are able to be returned to their original tooth and side; others are actually broken and can't be used again. I've had a crown fall out and they were able to place it back in because I had saved it and it was in one piece. The other had tooth matter in it -- the tooth had fallen out -- and I needed further and extensive work on it.

I hope this helps. You're at the mercy of your dentist now. 

it's worked for me.. I have 4 crowns and have had a couple fall out.. Worse was on vacation in Canada with no access to a dentist.. Temparin saved the trip for me.. Was careful not to chew anything sticky on that side.. But can't imagine going without the crown for the 5 days before I saw the dentist.

 

[SFBayDuck]

I had this happen when I was away for the weekend. I just bought some Polygrip (denture glue) and “glued” it back in until I was back in town and could get in to see the dentist. 

ETA:  Now that I think about it, mine was actually a bridge that came out, not a crown. But maybe Polygrip would still work?  

 

[Dentist]

Put some toothpaste inside it and put it back in, {dry the tooth first if possible}

 

[cubd8]

Put some toothpaste inside it and put it back in, {dry the tooth first if possible}

If I go without putting it back in, am I ok until Monday/Tuesday?  I'm not even sure how to put it back in, it's the tooth in the top left and not sure how this even goes back on.

What's the deal with food/water?

Alcohol until then?

 

[rockaction]

it's worked for me.. I have 4 crowns and have had a couple fall out.. Worse was on vacation in Canada with no access to a dentist.. Temparin saved the trip for me.. Was careful not to chew anything sticky on that side.. But can't imagine going without the crown for the 5 days before I saw the dentist.

I think it's possible that it works, but it hasn't for me. It says it acts as cement for loose crowns and fillings but I've never had a situation where it worked. I'd follow Dentist's advice here and do what he says, not what I say, that's for sure. 

 

[Dentist]

If I go without putting it back in, am I ok until Monday/Tuesday?  I'm not even sure how to put it back in, it's the tooth in the top left and not sure how this even goes back on.

What's the deal with food/water?

Alcohol until then?

Only will go in one way.  Put nothing in and the tooth can move and then the crown won't go back in 

No food\liquid restrictions in the absence of discomfort

 

[mr. furley]

@Dentist

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

Temparin is not going to work if you had a crown fall out. If the crown is in one piece, find it and set it aside until you can see the dentist. Some crowns are able to be returned to their original tooth and side; others are actually broken and can't be used again. I've had a crown fall out and they were able to place it back in because I had saved it and it was in one piece. The other had tooth matter in it -- the tooth had fallen out -- and I needed further and extensive work on it.

I hope this helps. You're at the mercy of your dentist now. 

Yeah same here. When I had one fall out, it was because what was left of the tooth had decayed underneath the crown. Ended up with an implant.     

 

[rockaction]

 Ended up with an implant.

Exactly my situation on the second crown I lost. The first they just glued right back in. 

 

[cubd8]

i'm already getting nervous about the amount of work that will be needed once I get into my dentist. 

What are the chances they simply re-cement this back on vs. having to do extensive work? I'm not sure what this crown looked like 8 or so years ago when it was put in, but seems to be in decent shape.

 

[cubd8]

Exactly my situation on the second crown I lost. The first they just glued right back in. 

I've been reading about root canals, implants....I'm not even sure what an implant is, but that is probably higher on the complexity scale of a root canal....

So discouraging....my teeth suck.

 

[rockaction]

I've been reading about root canals, implants....I'm not even sure what an implant is, but that is probably higher on the complexity scale of a root canal....

So discouraging....my teeth suck.

I'd wait to see what your dentist says before getting alarmed. It's really an individual situation that can't be diagnosed by anyone other than someone with expertise over the internet. Best of luck to you and I hope your dental bills stay reasonable. 

 

[cubd8]

In the meantime, I am in no immediate discomfort. I do help to nibble on some food on the opposite side of my mouth (slowly).

Should I have a beer? Again, slow drinking, and on the opposite end?

Finally, can I brush my teeth and put water back there?

Sorry for all the questions, just nervous.

 

[snogger]

i'm already getting nervous about the amount of work that will be needed once I get into my dentist. 

What are the chances they simply re-cement this back on vs. having to do extensive work? I'm not sure what this crown looked like 8 or so years ago when it was put in, but seems to be in decent shape.

I guess I've been lucky.. I've had them fall out/come out 3 or 4 times and all they did was a little smoothing out and cement them back in.. I've had most of them for 15+ years so figured it just happens..

As for root canal.. I've had one done and hopefully won't need another.. A few years ago the tooth behind the root canal tooth broke.. I was given option of root canal or pull.. I said pull before he could finish the word. 

 

[Dentist]

i'm already getting nervous about the amount of work that will be needed once I get into my dentist. 

What are the chances they simply re-cement this back on vs. having to do extensive work? I'm not sure what this crown looked like 8 or so years ago when it was put in, but seems to be in decent shape.

80 percent recement 

20 percent something more extensive.

 

[AAABatteries]

Should I have a beer?

Yes

 

[beer 30]

In the meantime, I am in no immediate discomfort. I do help to nibble on some food on the opposite side of my mouth (slowly).

Should I have a beer? Again, slow drinking, and on the opposite end?

Finally, can I brush my teeth and put water back there?

Sorry for all the questions, just nervous.

You should always have a beer, drink your way through the pain if necessary

Last December I had a tooth that just wasn't feeling right, was noticing it affected by cold stuff which never happens with me. Wasn't discomfort just knew it was there, you know? Anyhow this starts around October I guess, progress to December and almost over night I start getting this intensely sharp pain from that tooth. The only thing that provided any relief was swishing cold water over it which lasted about 20-30 seconds then BAM! it came right back just as intensely. Couldn't sleep, couldn't eat, couldn't think it hurt so bad, most intense sustained pain I've ever felt. Started on Friday, by Sunday I was ready to Tom Hank's it myself. Got into the dentist first thing Monday, shot me up full of Novocain and confirmed what I knew was coming, a root canal.

I was much like you are now, terrified of the prospect because of all the horror stories so by the end of the week when I went in for the procedure I was confident I would be in excruciating pain for years to come from the procedure and probably just die on the spot. I couldn't have been more wrong, dude directionally drilled the roots, backfilled with some super polymer filler stuff and it's been sunshine & lollipops (sugar free of course) ever since. My point? Don't get worked up about the momentary pain you might be experiencing or the anticipated pain you might feel when getting it fixed. It's finite, probably less than an hour and in a day you are good to go again. Small sacrifice for taking care of something you use everyday, all day.

 

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Update?

 

[cubd8]

Update?

They weren't able to fit me in today. My appointment is not until tomorrow afternoon (5:45 PM CT).

At the moment, I am in no pain at all so hopefully this is a positive and the result will just be re-cementing the original crown back on. 

My luck means this will probably be a major ordeal.

If you haven't noticed, I am scared to death of the dentist!

 

[cubd8]

Back from the dentist, very good news. Just needed it re-cemented vs. any of the additional work that could have been possible.

It's now been about 1 hour since it was re-attached.

I've been reading (and I really should know this), but I'm now paranoid. With temporary crowns, there are all sorts of cautions about eating specific types of foods, like sticky things.

Is this true of permanent crowns? Are there similar things I should avoid in the future ?

 

[rogwadd]

Back from the dentist, very good news. Just needed it re-cemented vs. any of the additional work that could have been possible.

It's now been about 1 hour since it was re-attached.

I've been reading (and I really should know this), but I'm now paranoid. With temporary crowns, there are all sorts of cautions about eating specific types of foods, like sticky things.

Is this true of permanent crowns? Are there similar things I should avoid in the future ?

Yes! Werther's caramels and similar candy.  I can't remember how old the crown (molar) is, but when I bit down on one of those caramels, damn thing pulled the crown right off my tooth.  It was cemented back in,  but I'm wary of that type of candy now.  You may be good now.  15-20 years down the road, you've been warned.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Back from the dentist, very good news. Just needed it re-cemented vs. any of the additional work that could have been possible.

It's now been about 1 hour since it was re-attached.

I've been reading (and I really should know this), but I'm now paranoid. With temporary crowns, there are all sorts of cautions about eating specific types of foods, like sticky things.

Is this true of permanent crowns? Are there similar things I should avoid in the future ?

No, it isn't.  You need to wait a couple of hours for the cement to set up, and you are good to go.  For the record, Bit-O-Honey will remove a tooth faster than you would believe.