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Whether it\u2019s a baby tooth that just had a rough start or a permanent tooth that wasn\u2019t properly cared for, a dental crown<\/a> is a second chance for decayed or injured teeth. Without this porcelain prosthetic, your child\u2019s tooth would have to be removed entirely when most of it is still salvageable. But what happens if their dental crown comes out? What steps should you follow? Read on to find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Panic!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A crown that comes off doesn\u2019t necessarily mean your child\u2019s smile is ruined forever! This scenario happens with both adults and kids, and it\u2019s usually simple to resolve. If you worry or get upset, so will your child, and no one needs stress and anxiety like that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the Dental Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next, you need to locate the prosthetic. Once you find the crown, wash your hands and please pick it up carefully. If your child has accidentally swallowed the porcelain, don\u2019t be too concerned; it should work its way through their system safely, and the crown can be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call Your Pediatric Dentist Right Away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to take care of your child\u2019s lost crown quickly. Without this protection, the tooth underneath is vulnerable to bacteria and infection. Call the pediatric dentist for an appointment as soon as possible to ensure that the tooth avoids getting decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gently Rinse the Crown Off<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chances are, when your child\u2019s crown hits the floor or counter, it came into contact with bacteria. When you have the crown in hand, turn on the tap to a medium heat and run the water over the restoration to rinse away these bacteria, particularly from the interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put the Crown Back over the Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you wait for the next available appointment, you can guard the tooth against oral bacteria by covering it again with the crown, assuming it isn\u2019t too badly damaged. To keep it in place, do not use superglue or any other adhesives that aren\u2019t meant for the oral cavity. You can simply put a small dab of toothpaste in the middle of the crown and position it back on the tooth. This temporary solution can allow them to carry on with the day until the pediatric dentist can see your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bring the Crown with You to the Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Note that the pediatric dentist may not always be able to save or reuse the original crown. If it, however, is relatively new and undamaged, your child may simply need to have the prosthetic tooth recemented. Also, perhaps the crown can indicate what went wrong and what you might do to prevent it from happening again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether their crown comes out while your child munches on a crisp apple, falls at the playground, or plays sports, if you stick to these steps, you can get your child\u2019s smile back to full health and confidence again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wash Park Pediatric Dentistry is located in Denver, CO, and is led by two board-certified pediatric dentists: Dr. Patrick Bowman and Dr. Kathleen Waguespack.<\/a> As specialists in childhood dentistry, they can address provide several kid-focused services, including emergency care, dental crowns, pulpotomy, regular dental cleanings and checkups, and more! Call 720-647-6310 or contact us online today<\/a> to make your appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Whether it\u2019s a baby tooth that just had a rough start or a permanent tooth that wasn\u2019t properly cared for, a dental crown is a second chance for decayed or injured teeth. Without this porcelain prosthetic, your child\u2019s tooth would have to be removed entirely when most of it is still salvageable. But what happens […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDid Your Child Lose a Dental Crown? 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