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The fact that you are not in any pain is a good thing. I would still call your provider's office and leave a message. They should call you back. Your doctor will know based on your case whether you can wait until Monday or not.
If your temporary crown broke and it doesn't hurt it may not be an emergency, however it doesn't hurt to make sure. In my office we encourage our patients to call us and leave a message on my emergency line if something breaks or falls off. Trying to repair it yourself or leaving it for an extended period of time can create problems when your final crown comes in to be delivered. Generally after speaking to you your dentist can determine whether or not it is something that can wait. Most dentists I know have an emergency service or take call themselves. Try giving them a call to make sure. Dr. Christian Yaste
Yes, you are old enough to get crowns. The photo was too dark to see, so I couldn't tell how dark the teeth are. If the teeth themselves are a good shape,etc, then you could try internal bleaching to lighten them. I have used that successfully with many patients. They may redarken over time and...
It's always advisable to replace a missing tooth to ensure you don't suffer bone loss in the jaw and so your other teeth do not shift. But if you're having repeated problems with a crown it's a good idea to seek a few opinions so you can review your options. Not all crown materials are equal and...
This is not a difficult procedure. Search your area for a Prosthodontist and have the crown replaced. Most likely the bleeding is due to a less than ideal fit at the margin of the crown, or the previous dentist prepared your tooth too low below the gums. Either way, this...
