{"id":44183,"date":"2017-06-07T18:45:03","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T01:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emergencydentistsusa.com\/?p=44183"},"modified":"2019-02-06T12:44:26","modified_gmt":"2019-02-06T20:44:26","slug":"broken-crown-what-to-do-if-you-have-a-cracked-dental-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emergencydentistsusa.com\/broken-crown-what-to-do-if-you-have-a-cracked-dental-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Broken Crown? What to Do If You Have a Cracked Dental Crown"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DentalIn a perfect world, people would never experience dental<\/a><\/span> problems. Even in a slightly less-than-perfect world, dental problems that do occur could be fixed and forgotten about.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, we live in a far from perfect world and there is no telling when dental problems will occur or reoccur\u2014dental implants go wrong, temporary crowns fall out, root canal treatment is needed, tooth structure needs works, cracked teeth appear, fillings, tooth nerve damage, tooth decay, dental bridge work, and is often the case with dental crowns. Dental crowns are \u201ccaps\u201d that are placed over a tooth to restore its shape and size after work needs to be done on it.<\/p>\n

Tooth crowns<\/a><\/span> include temporary crowns and permanent crowns, such as all-ceramic crowns, porcelain<\/a><\/span> dental crowns, porcelain veneer, and even gold crowns are a long-term solution to strengthening teeth, offering restoration of teeth, and keeping your smile looking great by covering any damage or weakness that might have occurred from lack of dental care or from correcting a problem tooth.<\/p>\n

\n“Our modern materials closely mimic natural tooth enamel. That also means a crown can break just like a tooth does. It’s not common, but about 5% of porcelain crowns will break over time.”<\/p>\n

Dr. Greg Grillo DDS<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Crowns might also be used to cover misshapen or discolored teeth, to cover a dental implant, or to restore a broken tooth. Despite crowns be an effective dental care tool, they are not totally damage-proof and they can break or fall off.<\/p>\n

Anyone who has experienced this knows the feeling\u2014that jagged, sometimes painful, effect caused by a missing crown. It requires repair as soon as possible, but since crowns can break or fall off at any time, immediate care is not always an option.<\/p>\n

What Should You Do If a Crown Breaks?<\/h2>\n

\"CrownFirst and foremost, you need to get to the dentist as soon as you can. Call to schedule an appointment and let them know you\u2019re visiting because of a missing crown.<\/p>\n

Missing crowns can be painful so, if you are experiencing a lot of pain, let your dental office know so they can prioritize you over patients who aren\u2019t in pain.<\/p>\n

If you lose a crown during a time when your dentist<\/a><\/span> is not available for an emergency visit, there are a few things you can do to ease your discomfort and prevent further damage until you\u2019re able to get in for an appointment. For instance:<\/p>\n