have a loose crown on my back tooth..so i know i have to get it sorted out - can the dentist put another one on..or does it mean i lose the tooth?? be grateful for any advice as i have a real terror of the dentist and would like to know my options before i go and see him...thank you.
2007-04-20 19:36:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
If your crown is wobbly then it is most likely that there is decay under the crown so it is important to get it sorted as soon as possible.
Crowns rarely get lose unless there is a problem underneath them. But this does happen and you may just need it re-cementing.
Unless there is lots of decay under your crown there is no reason why it cannot be replaced.
It would involve having the old crown removed, x-ray taken, repair to the tooth if required, preparation of the tooth and impressions taking. Similar to when you had the crown done in the first place. Don't put it off as decay gets worst the longer it is left.
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2007-04-20 22:13:03 · answer #1 · answered by sassym 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup a dentist can sort it, go make an appointment today, i had a similar procedure recently fix it soon or tooth below crown will rot then you will know what pain is!!
2007-04-20 19:40:00 · answer #2 · answered by Begbie 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Is it a temporary crown or a permanent crown? If is a permanent crown, you can just have it cemented back if the oclussion is right. They probably didn't do a good job cementing the crown. Temp bond is only for temporary crowns.
2007-04-20 19:55:06 · answer #3 · answered by Sofrito 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh geez that made me laugh! You English are funny. Have you noticed all the cars; chain/fast food food restaurants and Starbucks there are on every street corner since you've been here? And guess what, we even have a pill for everything that ails a person too. Gotta love America: the land of the addicted and obese road ragers!
2016-05-20 01:42:20 · answer #4 · answered by lindsay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,
from experience,usually the tooth is moving including the root.
you will need to x ray this tooth and then decide on your options.you should check this out soon as a infection could weaken other teeth in your mouth.
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2007-04-20 22:39:48 · answer #5 · answered by michael t 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
KAREN,
THE DENTIST YOU SEE WILL OFFER THE BEST OPTIONS DEPENDING ON WHAT IS THE REASON FOR THE LOOSE CROWN.
AT BEST THEY RECEMENT THE CROWN IF IT'SSOUND OR MAKE YOU A NEW ONE.
AT WORST YOU LOSE THAT TOOTH. GOOD LUCK.
2007-04-20 19:44:55 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to keep the original crown and have it fixed firmly by the dentist unless it is damaged
2007-04-20 19:42:07 · answer #7 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The crown is held on with glue - called tip bond. All it means when it's wobbily is that it need to be glued down tighter.
No pain...just a five minute fix. See that dentist.
2007-04-20 19:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by Stuart 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would have thought that it can be replaced if it isn't damaged or there's no problem underneath it.
2007-04-20 21:05:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes they can sort it no problem at all.
2007-04-20 19:45:41 · answer #10 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋