I got my first dental crown. It was a little uncomfortable and I will admit I was picking at it a bit because of the discomfort. But, I was not expecting it to fall out. I’m a little embarrassed now and wondered if I can put it back in myself?
Adrianna – Kentucky
Adrianna,
You have nothing to be embarassed about. Even if you did pick at it, it shouldn’t have fallen off. That is the fault of the dentist. What you’ll have to do is call them and tell them your crown fell out. Most dentists schedule some time in their days for unexpected dental emergencies. They shouldn’t charge you for this, because it shouldn’t have fallen out to begin with.
Don’t try to fix this yourself. If you don’t put it in just right, it could cause a problem in your teeth’s alignment. It could also be painful.
Speaking of painful, I would also be sure to tell your dentist the crown was uncomfortable. Describe the pain to him. When he bonds it back in, he is likely to be able to solve that problem as well.
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