I've had two chip away between teeth, and one just cracked in half while eating an oreo. These crowns are between 2 and 5 years old. Do I need a new dentist? Also, one of my cerec implants that is approx 1 year old is loose.
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Hi,You should definitely ask him to remove it. Part of the sealant's job is to prevent fluids from getting in there, thus avoiding the risk of bacteria and cavities. If the sealant is missing then you have a high risk of bacteria and developing cavities sooner or later.It's the doctors...
There are a few guidelines during the temporary crown phase:1) Avoid chewing and biting directly with the temporary teeth, especially sticky foods2) Brush as usual but be particularly gentle on the temporary crowns to avoid dislodging them3) Be very gentle with flossing and pull the floss string...
I'm assuming you had a crown that came off. Not important to keep it hydrated with water or milk, that is done when a tooth has been knocked out and the dentist will be reimplanting it within a couple hours. With your crown, just put it in a box so that you don't lose it or break it and see...