Lost a Filling or Crown? Protect Your Tooth Now
A lost filling or crown leaves sensitive tooth structure exposed and vulnerable. Call us to have it re-seated or replaced before a small problem becomes a big one.
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When a filling falls out or a crown comes loose, the tooth underneath is suddenly exposed. This often causes sharp sensitivity to hot, cold, and sweet foods, and leaves the weakened tooth open to decay or further breakage.
It may not feel like a dramatic emergency, but a lost filling or crown should be treated promptly. Emergency Dentist of Spokane can re-cement a crown or replace a filling quickly, protecting the tooth and saving you from more complex treatment later.
What to Do If You Lose a Filling or Crown
- 1Keep the crown safe, rinse it, keep it clean, and bring it to your appointment; it can often be re-seated.
- 2Avoid chewing on that side of your mouth to protect the exposed tooth.
- 3A pharmacy temporary dental cement can re-seat a crown short-term, never use household glue.
- 4Keep the area clean and rinse gently after eating.
- 5Call us to arrange a prompt appointment before the tooth is damaged further.
Why You Should Be Seen Quickly
An exposed tooth is fragile. Without the protection of the filling or crown, it can chip, crack, or decay rapidly, and bacteria can reach the nerve, potentially leading to infection and the need for a root canal. Being seen promptly usually means a simple, inexpensive fix rather than a major restoration.
How We Treat It
If your crown is intact, we clean it and re-cement it securely. If it is damaged or a filling has been lost, we replace the restoration. If decay has developed or reached the nerve while the tooth was exposed, we will assess whether additional treatment such as a root canal is needed, and always explain your options and costs first.
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Care You Can Trust in Spokane
Emergency Dentist of Spokane is a licensed, insured dental practice serving Spokane and the surrounding communities. The first-aid guidance on this page follows the same principles taught by the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Association of Endodontists, and every treatment we recommend is explained and itemized before we begin, so you always know your options and costs up front.
We treat patients of all ages, with or without insurance, and we hold same-day appointments open for genuine emergencies. If you are unsure whether your symptoms need urgent care, call 509-284-8636 and a member of our team will help you decide. You can also read more about our practice or review typical emergency dental costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lost a Filling or Crown? Call Us
Protect the exposed tooth before it worsens. We will arrange a prompt repair.