A lost crown or filling can expose sensitive tooth structure, leave a sharp edge, or make chewing uncomfortable. The tooth and restoration need professional evaluation.
Before you call
- Keep the area clean.
- Save the crown or restoration if you still have it.
- Avoid chewing on the affected tooth if it is painful or fragile.
- Do not use household glue to reattach a crown.
When urgency increases
Call promptly if the tooth is very painful, fractured, swollen, or the restoration was lost after an injury.