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If one of your teeth is severely broken, decayed, or even\njust cosmetically imperfect, you may have chosen to receive a dental crown in\nBuckhead to restore the tooth back to normal. Getting a crown<\/a> usually takes two\nappointments: one to reshape the tooth and take impressions, and another to\nplace the crown once it\u2019s done being crafted in a dental lab. In the meantime,\nyour dentist will place a temporary crown, which is not as sturdy as your\npermanent restoration. As a result, it may fall out before your next\nappointment. What should you do in this situation? Keep reading below to find\nout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is a Temporary Crown?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A temporary crown is a type of restoration, usually made of\na plastic-like material, that is only meant to be worn for two or three weeks\nwhile your permanent crown is being fabricated. Its purpose is to protect a\ntooth that has been prepared to receive a dental crown from painful\nsensitivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Temporary crowns can be shaped to match your tooth closely,\nbut not nearly as closely as your permanent restoration. An adhesive is used to\nkeep it in place, but again, this adhesive is not as strong as the one used to\nbone your permanent crown to your tooth. When the final crown is ready, you\u2019ll\nreturn to your dentist\u2019s office. The temporary will be removed and the\npermanent crown will be securely fixed in your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, that\u2019s assuming everything goes right with your\ncrown. But that\u2019s not always the case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do When Your Temporary Crown Falls Out <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Temporaries can fall out fairly easily, especially if they\u2019re\naffixed to molars or premolars since they\u2019re subjected to more chewing forces\nthan your front teeth. If yours comes loose or falls out entirely and you still\nhave some time before your next appointment, don\u2019t panic. Follow these steps to\nkeep your mouth healthy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n