Help with my tooth.?!
Question: Ok so i got 2 root canals done on the bottom right hand side of my mouth. i got impressions done to get the crowns to put on the teeth its the last 2 teeth on the bottom right hand row. but my appointment is at April 15th. the dentist put 2 metal caps on the teeth to protect it from anything until the appointment. but i chewed gum because i had monster breathe but as i chewed onthat side, the cap came out. what do you think i should do? i called the dentist and they werent there so im gonna go tomorrow, what can i do to help for the moment?
Answers: Ok so i got 2 root canals done on the bottom right hand side of my mouth. i got impressions done to get the crowns to put on the teeth its the last 2 teeth on the bottom right hand row. but my appointment is at April 15th. the dentist put 2 metal caps on the teeth to protect it from anything until the appointment. but i chewed gum because i had monster breathe but as i chewed onthat side, the cap came out. what do you think i should do? i called the dentist and they werent there so im gonna go tomorrow, what can i do to help for the moment?
I had that too. It feels really bad... my advice is chew on the other side and dont eat anything hard, stick with soup :)
It really isn't such a critical situation. You can wait as long as a week and it will not be a problem. Take it easy, just favor it by not chewing on that side.