I Broke My Crown, What Do I Do?

Dental crowns are caps used to restore a badly damaged tooth to its full function and look. While they are made from strong material and designed to last the daily pressures of chewing your food, they are far from indestructible.

Dental crowns can chip, crack, or even break because of many reasons:

• Regular wear and tear
• Tooth grinding
• Biting on something very hard (objects, ice, nuts, etc.)
• Suffering a direct blow to the mouth

If your dental crown has broken, here are 4 steps to follow:
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1. Remain Calm and Assess the Situation

When you first notice your crown is broken, emotions may run a bit high. It’s very important to stay calm and carefully assess the situation.

For instance, if you’ve had an accident and notice bleeding or pain, you may need to go to the emergency room for immediate care.

If it’s not that kind of situation, then take a look at the crown to see how damaged it is. If pieces are sticking out, carefully remove them to prevent cutting your cheek or tongue.
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2. Call Us Right Away

Broken dental crowns aren’t always a dental emergency. However, it’s best to reach out to Emergency Dentist of Austin for more personalized advice. Even if you don’t need to come into the practice right away, you can still receive a lot of useful tips on how to deal with your broken crown.

So don’t hesitate to call us whenever you’re experiencing a dental emergency.
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3. Monitor Your Symptoms

If you don’t need to come in right away, you should still be mindful of any changes in your symptoms. Some patients can experience swelling and pain because of a broken crown, in which case you may need to move up your dental appointment. 

You can use a cold compress and pain medication to manage your symptoms if your discomfort is mild. Also, be sure to eat on the other side of the mouth to avoid applying extra pressure on your broken crown.
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4. Don’t Skip Your Appointment!

A broken dental crown needs to be replaced, even if it’s currently not causing any discomfort. The natural tooth underneath is now exposed to harmful bacteria and food particles in the mouth, which increases the risk of even more dental damage.

So be sure to see our team to fix your crown!
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Dealing With a Dental Emergency? Call Us Right Away

Some dental problems cannot wait for a regular hours appointment. At these moments, our team at Emergency Dentist of Austin is here to help you access quality emergency dental services that can help swiftly restore your oral health!

If you are dealing with a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to call us at (512) 961-6200 right away for immediate dental care.

If you need a regular appointment, simply book your visit at Emergency Dentist of Austin online here.