How can i glue a temporary crown back in?!


Question:

How can i glue a temporary crown back in?

Is there a tooth glue?


Answers:

You have a couple of options. Since it is a temporary crown, you only need it to last until your next trip to the dentist, either for a better re-cement of the temporary or until the actual procedure (like installation of the permanent crown). If you don't put it back on, you risk the tooth moving before the final procedure, but a few hours of a crownless tooth probably won't be an issue (though you may have sensitivity to touch, air flow, temperature, etc).

1. Very quick fix: use toothpaste to put it back on until you can get back to the dentist. This may last a few hours to a few days if you avoid chewing in that area.

2. Reasonable fix: Use Fixodent or similar denture product to put the temporary crown back on. Depending on your eating/chewing habits, this might last for days.

3. Good fix at home: have your dentist give you some two-part cement to take home in single use packets. Now you can put the temporary crown back on conveniently and it should last days.

4. Go to the dentist. Most won't charge you to put it back on, and you may be able to fit in quickly between their appointments.

Remember that eating some foods (like taffy or bread or other "chewy" foods) may be more likely to cause your temporary crowns to come off.




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