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LOST FILLING AND CROWN
Learn About Lost Filling and Crown
If your crown or filling falls out, first remove it from your mouth so you don’t accidentally swallow or inhale it, or damage your other teeth by chewing on it. Try to save the crown or filling if possible to bring to the dentist.
At Dr. SmiLee Dental & MedSpa of Killeen, Dr. Jong Hyung Lee provides rapid, gentle treatment for lost fillings and loose or dislodged crowns. Conveniently located at 1001 S Fort Hood St, Ste 1001 B, our practice delivers an integrated approach to lifelong oral health, uniting routine Family Dentistry, urgent Emergency Dentistry, Dental Implants Dentistry, and therapeutic MedSpa services under one roof. When a filling falls out or a crown comes loose, the underlying tooth structure becomes exposed to air, bacteria, and temperature fluctuations, leading to sudden sensitivity, severe pain, or rapid decay. Dr. Lee prioritizes same-day emergency appointments to protect exposed enamel, clean the affected area, and secure your restoration fast.
Serving military service members and families throughout Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Fort Cavazos, Belton, and Temple, our clinical team acts swiftly to evaluate the tooth’s structural integrity. If a lost filling leaves a minor cavity, Dr. Lee restores the space with a shade-matched composite resin. If a crown comes off intact without damaging the underlying tooth, our team can clean and recement it securely. In cases where the underlying natural tooth is severely fractured or decayed, Dr. Lee seamlessly coordinates advanced restorative solutions, transitioning to Dental Implants Dentistry if an extraction becomes unavoidable, while routine Family Dentistry cleanings safeguard your remaining natural enamel. Furthermore, our therapeutic MedSpa Botox treatments offer soothing relief for jaw muscle fatigue and joint soreness triggered by uneven chewing forces while a restoration is missing.
LOST FILLING AND CROWN
If a filling has fallen out
Schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible to make sure the tooth isn’t infected or has other issues that you should be aware of. Be sure to keep your teeth very clean in the time before you can visit the dentist; if it is too painful to brush, try swishing your mouth in warm salt water to keep the mouth clean. Dr. Jong Lee will determine the best course of action thereafter, such as if a simple replacement filling is sufficient or if the tooth requires more extensive restoration.
LOST FILLING AND CROWN
If a crown falls out
It’s a good idea to temporarily place it back on your tooth until you can visit the dentist using over-the-counter dental cream, which can be found at most drugstores. Do not bite down on it too hard as that can damage the crown. Keep the crown to bring to the dentist if possible, so that she can assess whether it can still be used or if it needs to be replaced entirely. Make every effort to get a crown replaced as quickly as possible, because without the protective crown, the tooth is now greatly exposed to bacteria and debris which can cause infection and further damage, and will also likely be extremely sensitive.
LOST FILLING AND CROWN
If a filling has fallen out
If there is no discomfort associated with your missing restoration, you can wait until regular business hours to see us. However, you should make sure to come as soon as you can to have the restoration replaced. You may also reattach the restoration to your tooth temporarily with dental cement, denture adhesive, or toothpaste.
