If a filling or crown falls out, save the crown if you have it, rinse with warm water, and chew on the other side. Keep the area clean and avoid sticky or hard food. Call your dentist within a day or two, or sooner if it hurts. A lost filling or crown is rarely dangerous, but the tooth under it is weak and needs to be covered again.
Halloween candy is a common culprit. If you need an emergency dentist in Henderson for a filling or crown that came out, call Densley Dental in Henderson, NV at (702) 212-6641.
Stay calm and look after the open spot. The goal is to keep it clean and keep pressure off it until you see a dentist.
Keep the crown and call your dentist. A crown that comes off in one piece can sometimes go back on.
A tooth that has a crown often had a large filling or a root canal before. Read why crowns are often recommended after a root canal to learn why that tooth needs its cover back.
It is urgent, but it rarely needs a hospital. Most people can wait a day or two for a dental visit if they keep the tooth clean and pain is mild.
Call the same day if you have strong pain, a broken piece of tooth, or a sharp edge you cannot cover. Those signs can mean the nerve is exposed or the tooth has cracked. Learn how to know if it is a dental emergency or if it can wait until morning.
Go to the ER or call 911 if you have swelling that spreads to your face or neck, a fever with facial swelling, or trouble breathing or swallowing. Not sure which one fits? See ER or emergency dentist: where to go.
Sticky candy grabs and pulls. Hard candy cracks. A filling or crown that is old, worn, or already loose is the most likely to fail.
The candy is rarely the whole story. The filling or crown was often worn out already. A checkup can spot worn fillings before they fail.
You do not have to skip treats. Choose chocolate over sticky or hard candy. Eat treats with a meal, drink water after, and do not bite down on hard candy. Brush and floss before bed.
At Densley Dental, Dr. Aman Sidhu, DDS starts with a focused exam and X-rays of the tooth. The exam checks for new decay, cracks, and how much healthy tooth is left. Then you hear your options and the cost before any work begins.
A strong tooth may only need a new filling. If too much tooth is gone, a crown can protect it. Our crowns and bridges page explains how crowns work.
We accept most PPO dental plans and offer an in-house membership plan and financing through Cherry. If your dental benefits run on the calendar year, unused benefits may not carry over after December 31, so fall can be a good time to fix a worn filling. Our insurance and financing page has the details.
It is urgent, but it is rarely an emergency room problem. Call your dentist within a day or two, and sooner if you have pain. Go to the ER only if you have swelling that spreads to your face or neck, or trouble breathing or swallowing.
Find the crown and keep it in a clean bag or small container. Rinse your mouth with warm water and chew on the other side. Call your dentist and bring the crown to your visit.
Never use super glue or household glue on a crown. A drugstore temporary dental cement can hold it for a short time if the crown fits well. It is a stopgap, so you still need a dentist to check the tooth and cement the crown the right way.
Try to be seen within a day or two. The open spot traps food and bacteria, and the tooth wall around it is weak. Waiting can turn a simple repair into a bigger one, such as a crown or a root canal.
Sticky candy like caramel and taffy can pull on a filling or crown. Hard candy can crack a tooth that is already weak. In most cases the filling or crown was already loose or worn, and the candy was the last straw.
Sometimes. If the crown is in one piece and the tooth under it is healthy, a dentist may be able to clean it and cement it back on. If the crown is damaged or the tooth has new decay, you may need a new crown.
Lost a filling or crown on Halloween candy, or on anything else? Do not wait for it to start hurting. Densley Dental has cared for Henderson and Las Vegas families since 1991. We are at 8955 S. Pecos Rd, Ste. 2A, Henderson, NV 89074, open Monday through Friday. Visit our emergency dentistry page or call (702) 212-6641.
