My Temporary Crown on the Back Tooth Came Off- Do I Need To Cement Temporarily Until Dentist Visit?

asked 8 months ago by A10 in NJ
Latest answer by Lawrence Singer, DMD
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Tags: broken tooth, temporary

I can see the doctor in two days only because it's a weekend. Can I just wait two days and not to put it back until I see my dentist or I have to glue it with the temporary cement from the pharmacy?

11 answers to My Temporary Crown on the Back Tooth Came Off- Do I Need To Cement Temporarily Until Dentist Visit?

Cementation of Temporary Crown

If you can fit the crown on and bit down comfortably then you can put it in place with dentucreme or a temporary cement from the pharmacy. It is important that it is fit in properly and you don't use excess cement that could cause a gum problem or have the crown sit too high and casues a problem with your bite. You can call your dentist and seek their advice. If it doesn't hurt then it may be OK just to leave it off for a few days. However, teeth can shif... more

Lawrence Singer, DMD
Washington Cosmetic Dentist

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Temporary crown

I would recommend to wait to have the dentist recement the temporary crown if it is a matter of a couple of days wait. Make sure you are very carefull with oral hygiene. Be gentle when chewing on that side.

Antoaneta Barba, DDS
Santa Ana Cosmetic Dentist

Recenting Temporary Crown

Temporary crowns are important to have until the final crown is cemented for several reasons. The temporary crown helps keep the prepared tooth clean from plaque and decay, prevents other teeth from shifting towards the prepared tooth, and also maintains the correct position and contour of the gumline. If the temporary crown falls off before your next appointment, be sure to notify your dentist and get it recemented asap. If you can't see your dentist til 2 days later,... more

Elizabeth Jahanian, DDS
Corona Cosmetic Dentist

What to do with a temporary crown

The temoprary should be placed ASAP. Even if you do nto have sensitivity, or it does not show. Teeth can shift, brake and be hurtful if their temporary falls out. waiting over the week end, is not going to cause too much harm, but waiting even a week can cause irreversible damage. Be gentle with it on the wek end, and see your dentist on Monday .

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS
Orange County Cosmetic Dentist

Temporary crown fell off?

A temporary crown is made for several reasons. It protects the tooth (and patient) from sensitivity, it allows the patient to still have something to chew on, it makes the tooth look better while waiting for the permanent crown, and it keeps the tooth in the proper place. Most patients don't mind some slight sensitivity, or the "look" especially when talking about a back tooth. The biggest problem from the dentist's perspective is if the tooth moves, even slightly,... more

Andrea Stevens, DMD
Ottawa Cosmetic Dentist

To glue or not to glue temporary crown back on!

If it is only going to be a few days before you see your dentist, then I would suggest you keep it safe and let him recement the temporary in the office. If it is a week before you go back to your dentist, you might want to get some cement from your pharmist or use fixodent that is sold over the counter for dentures. Both will work well until you have it done professionally. Remember this is only a temporary until your real crown arrives!

George Koutsoukos, DDS
Valencia Cosmetic Dentist

Temporary Crowns are Important For Broken Teeth

You can try to reglue your temporary crown with toothpaste(once it dries, it holds like glue and has fluoride in it for protection) and/or fixodent denture adhesive. You can also go to the pharmacy and get some temporary cement. A temporary holds space and protects your tooth. If you have a root canal, you won't have any pain so do the best you can or call the office and they will see you right when their office opens on Monday.

Wendy S. Spektor, DDS
Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist

Temporary off-recement?

A couple days is not a problem if you are not having pain or sensitivity in most cases. A call to your dentist would be wise though, and he can reassure you. If a temporary stays off too long the tooth maybe damaged, decay, or move. Normally I tell people any more then a week is too long but always better to get it back on with in a couple days. Store bought temporary cements are a last resort as getting the temporary cemented wrong is a bigger problem, and it's... more

Scott LeSueur, DDS
Mesa Cosmetic Dentist

Temporary crown came off- What to do?

If your temporary crown cam eoff then YES you need to cement it back into place. It will only go on one way. But you must get it dow the entire way. Clean out what is on th einside then place temporary cement in th ecrown. You can get temporary crown cement in any drugstore. Then put the temporary back on your tooth and press firmly. You may also want to bite down to ensure it is completely seated on the tooth. There are a few reasons why we like to... more

Keith Blankenship, DDS
Jacksonville Cosmetic Dentist

Temporary crown fell out

You should return as soon as possible to have your temporary recemented. Waiting the weekend is really not that big of a deal but you want to get it taken care of as quickly as you can.

Leonard Tau, DMD
Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist

Recementing crowns

It's always a good idea to recement a provisional or too tart crown to avoid any of the teeth fr shifting. This will make cementing the peant crown much easier.