{"id":130,"date":"2019-12-30T20:08:01","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T20:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/?p=130"},"modified":"2019-12-30T20:08:01","modified_gmt":"2019-12-30T20:08:01","slug":"loose-dental-crowns-in-peabody","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/30\/loose-dental-crowns-in-peabody\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When Your Dental Crown Comes Loose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_208216427__1562607761_44025-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman covering her mouth\" class=\"wp-image-131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_208216427__1562607761_44025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_208216427__1562607761_44025-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_208216427__1562607761_44025.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve had a pretty good week, so you decided to treat\nyourself. You bought some gummy fruit snacks and now you\u2019re sitting down in\nfront of the TV to enjoy the weekend. Everything is going great until you suddenly\nfeel something strange in your mouth. You poke around your mouth with your\ntongue and find that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/crown-and-bridge.html\">crown<\/a> has come\nloose! What should you do? Read this guide on how to deal with loose dental\ncrowns in Peabody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Dental Crowns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are placed over\nteeth to repair their function. Most often, they are used to cover teeth that have\nbeen decayed or damaged beyond what a simple filling can restore. They may also\nbe used for cosmetic purposes, such as covering a stained or chipped tooth that\ndoesn\u2019t necessarily need structural repair. Crowns are held in place with\nspecial dental glue, and should normally last 10-15 years with proper care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Crowns Loosen <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many reasons why a crown might come loose, such\nas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tooth decay: <\/strong>Although crowns themselves\nare not prone to decay, the underlying tooth certainly is, especially if you don\u2019t\nbrush and floss every day. Cavities around the gumline can loosen the crown. <\/li><li><strong>Hard foods:<\/strong> Try and avoid biting into\nhard foods directly with a crowned tooth. Continuing to apply pressure to a crown\ncan cause it to come loose or even crack over time. &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Sticky foods:<\/strong> Sticky items like caramel\nand gummy candy can become stuck to the crown\u2019s surface, dislodging it from the\ntooth. Much like with hard foods, avoid chewing sticky foods with a crowned\ntooth. <\/li><li><strong>Time:<\/strong> After several years of withstanding\nbiting force, even the most durable crown will start to wear down. The bonding\nagent of the crown starts to become weak, making the crown more likely to\nloosen and eventually come off. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Handle a Loose Crown <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First things first, contact your dentist as soon as your\ncrown becomes loose or falls off. The underlying tooth can become more vulnerable\nto decay and sensitivity without the crown to protect it, so you\u2019ll want to get\nit back on as soon as possible. Depending on your situation, it might even qualify\nas a dental emergency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your crown has come loose but hasn\u2019t fallen off yet, don\u2019t\nplay with your crown. Also, chew on the opposite side of your mouth until you\ncan see your dentist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your crown has come off and you can\u2019t see your dentist\nfor a few days, you can coat the inside of the crown with dental cement and place\nit back on. Keep in mind that this is only a temporary solution, and you should\nstill see your dentist for a more permanent reattachment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr.\nSpiro Saati<\/a> earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston\nUniversity Goldman School of Dental Medicine. His professional memberships\ninclude the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic\nDentistry, and the Massachusetts Dental Society, among others. His practice\noffers dental crowns to repair your damaged teeth. If your crown has come loose\nor fallen out, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/contact-us.html\">contact Dr. Saati<\/a> at (978)\n531-2185. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve had a pretty good week, so you decided to treat yourself. You bought some gummy fruit snacks and now you\u2019re sitting down in front of the TV to enjoy the weekend. Everything is going great until you suddenly feel something strange in your mouth. 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