Dental crowns are deluxe tooth restorations that can help repair a tooth with excessive damage from infection, decay, or a crack or break. They fit over your natural tooth like a cap, and are cemented into place, where with proper care and use they should remain for up to ten years or more. But sometimes, accidents happen. Whether due to improper use, old age, or another reason, crowns can sometimes fall out without being removed by your dentist.
Though losing a dental crown can be somewhat alarming, there’s no reason to panic. Here are some simple steps you can take to protect your underlying tooth and the crown itself if yours falls out.
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