You can buy over-the-counter emergency dental kits containing dental cement which are safe for temporarily holding a crown in place, but you will still need to come and see us to have it properly fitted and cemented onto your tooth. If you can’t get hold of temporary cement, a small piece of sugar-free chewing gum or even some toothpaste will hold it in place.
While your crown is only temporarily fixed onto your tooth, you will need to be careful when eating. It is best to avoid eating on that side of your mouth, just in case you end up swallowing your crown. Please don’t be tempted to use super glue to stick your crown back onto your tooth! It is not safe to use this glue in your mouth and you will damage your tooth and your crown.
If your crown has fallen out or feels loose, call us today on (07) 4786 2098 so we can look after you. Our Bowen Dental practice is located at 77 Herbert Street, Bowen QLD 4805.
