How to remove a dental crown by yourself? Have semi-permanent dental crown attached to my upper jaw and food keeps getting stuck

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I have a semi-permanent dental crowned attached to my upper jaw ( It's only glued or cemented to the front 2 tooth now the rest all is loose) I would like to remove it asap as food is getting stuck in the no longer glued down parts and it has created an extremely fowl smell . Mouth wash helps but it's still very uncomfortable.

Nirav Patel, MDS, PhD · Answer

It's my advice to visit the dentist, do not try crown removal at home. It may result in breakage of the root. Also, discuss your concern with your dentist.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:It’s best to go to a dentist to attempt removal of the semi permanently crown.  You might break the tooth if you attempt to remove it yourself.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Benjamin J. Taylor, DMD · Answer

It sounds like you have a bridge or fixed partial denture that has become loose. This is probably because one or more of the teeth under the bridge have a large cavity and no longer bonded to it.  These devices can routinely catch food debris if not properly cleaned regularly. I would not advise removing this by yourself. This could easily break off any remaining healthy teeth you still have it attached to and effect the future treatment options. A medicated mouth-rinse and diligent cleaning can help stabilize the problem until you are able to get into an office and have a dentist remove it for you.

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