My tooth broke with a temporary crown, what do I do?

Question

Okay so I went in today for crowns on 2 back teeth next to each other, my dentist ordered the crown today and I got a temporary crown on for now or something, and now a piece of one of my teeth just randomly fell off while I was watching a movie, ive hardly eaten since the appointment and I didnt chew on that side at all.... What does my tooth breaking mean?!?! please help me :( My dentist is closed right now

Desiree Yazdan, DDS · Answer

It is probably a piece of your temporary crown that has fractured off.  It's also possible that it is just a little big of extra material that was loose and has now surfaced.  I suggest going in to see your dentist as soon as you can to make sure that it is intact your temporary crown or extra material that has surfaced, and not a portion of your tooth!

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:
Most likely a piece of the temporary crown is broken.  Please call your dentist to repair the broken piece right away.
Best.
Dr. Maddahi

My tooth broke with a temporary crown, what do I do?

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