{"id":367,"date":"2026-05-03T22:21:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T22:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keysdentist.com\/blog\/?p=367"},"modified":"2026-06-05T22:21:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T22:21:47","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-lose-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keysdentist.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/03\/what-to-do-if-you-lose-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Calm: What to Do If You Lose a Dental Crown"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dental crowns<\/a> are designed to be durable and long-lasting, but they are not indestructible. Over time, normal wear and tear, decay, trauma, or weakened dental cement can cause a crown to become loose or fall off completely. While losing a dental crown can be alarming, taking the right steps can help protect your tooth and improve the chances of a successful repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your crown comes off, here’s what you should do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Retrieve and Inspect the Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first thing to do is locate the crown and remove it from your mouth if it has become loose. This helps prevent accidentally swallowing or damaging it further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carefully inspect the crown for any visible cracks, chips, or other damage. Even if it appears intact, avoid attempting to permanently reattach it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place the crown in a clean container and bring it with you to your dental appointment. In some cases, your dentist may be able to reuse the original crown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protect the Exposed Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a crown falls off, the tooth underneath is left exposed and may become sensitive to temperature changes, pressure, or certain foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To protect the tooth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n