While having a crown or filling fall out can be unsettling, it’s not an uncommon experience. Tooth decay can cause these dental fixings to detach, but natural wear and tear from grinding and chewing as time goes on can also result in a lost crown or filling. There’s no need to panic with a broken filling or crown. Simply take the following steps, and you’ll be good as new. The dentist at Emergency Dental Center offers same-day lost or broken crown replacement treatment that will provide you with immediate pain relief.
Lost Filling or Crown in Houston
Do I need a dental crown?
A dental crown is recommended for a cracked, broken, or decayed tooth. The crown is fabricated to be placed over the existing tooth. The placement of a dental crown serves to protect the tooth from future damage by reducing the chance that it will break and damage the nerve. Also, your dentist may place a dental crown on a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment.
Emergency Dental Center uses the latest in dental technology to bring you fast, functional, and beautiful dental crowns. Our emergency dentist use an award-winning dental laboratory to bring you the finest dental crown available today. The dentist begins by taking a mold of your teeth. That mold is sent to our dental laboratory for fabrication. Once the crown is complete, your dentist will install and refine your new tooth to seem as natural as possible. And that’s it! You can stroll out with your new crown.
How long will my dental crowns last?
The most important factor in determining how long a crown lasts depends on well you take care of your teeth. Generally, a dental crown can last up to 20 years with regular dental check-ups. It’s best to get visit your dentist regularly for a cleaning and diagnostic x-rays.
A dental crown is as strong as your natural tooth. Anything that would damage your natural tooth would also damage your dental crown. You should refrain from poor chewing habits including chewing on ice or tough foods. Finger nail-biting can also be detrimental to the longevity of any dental crown.
Are dental crowns expensive?
Your cost for a loose or broken filling depends on the type of treatment that you need to repair or replace the crown. Like all all emergencies, dental pain is usually unexpected as can be the cost. Our top priority is helping you find a way to cover your dental emergency. Emergency Dental Center accepts major credit cards and many dental insurance plans. Call our office to learn more about your payment options.
We suggest our uninsured patients check into the CareCredit® discount dental plan. Payment starts as low as $49 a month. Click here to apply online.
What should I do now?
If your dental crown has become dislodged, do not replace it backin your mouth. Lightly rinse and brush off any debris from inside the crown with a toothbrush. Most dental crowns that are free of dental decay or damage can in most instances be recemented by the dentist.
Call Our Office Today
The longer you delay in visiting the dentist for evaluation, the higher the chance the dentist will be unable to replaceyou. Call our office today and let us know that your crown has broken, and we will make an appointment immediately for examination by one of our top emergency dentists.
