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Why did my dental crown come off, and what should I do if I missed the dislodged dental crown?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a dental crown implanted a few months ago. It was dislodged a few days back while I was traveling. I lost the crown during my travel. Why did my crown fell off? What should I do now?Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please be calm. I am not sure of the reason for the crown dislodgement. There can be chances of temporary crown placement, which was not replaced with a permanent dental crown, and another chance could be trauma during occlusion. I suggest you, please share history ... Read Full »
Is it advisable to wait for two weeks to get the busted cap repaired?
Query: Hello doctor, I have busted my tooth about two months ago. I tried to consult a dentist. The first dentist told me a huge cost for pulling it and the titanium screw. Went to the second dentist for a second opinion. He said I have to wait for another two to four more weeks to even get started. Does ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned that the present tooth problem has been there for two months. You have already had a crown in the same tooth before eight months. Have you undergone a root canal treatment for the same? It would be better if you could attach the following: 1. An ... Read Full »
The cap from my root canal treated tooth came off. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, Five years ago, I had root canal treatment and got the cap fixed. Now, the cap is coming out always. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cap placed on a tooth after root canal treatment comes off for a number of reasons. Commonly, a few years after root canal treatment, the cement used to seal the cap to the tooth gets dissolved and thus the cap comes off. Another cause could be that, the part of the... Read Full »
One of my dental crown smells bad for more than a year. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had bad breath for more than a year. I could sense the foul odor from one of the artificial crown. I am afraid of getting near someone as the odor is too foul. I have had numerous crown restorations in the past ten years. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I shall try my best to resolve your issue. Are you sure that the foul odor is from a single crown and not from the entire oral cavity? I saw the picture attached; the gum color has faded (attachments removed to protect the pat... Read Full »
I have a tooth-colored crown that moves only when I touch it with my finger. What should be done?
Query: Hello doctor,My tooth has a white tooth-colored crown, (a few years old) seems like I can wiggle it a bit with my finger but seems to not move if I leave it alone. There seem to be no symptoms, no pain, or anything. Is it ok to leave the tooth alone until the next dental appointment in about a month... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your query. So, if it is mobile, I would ask you to get it fixed again. The reason could be a loss of cement that held the crown to the tooth or any secondary or recurrent caries. Very rarely, a fracture of the tooth or any gum (periodontal) problem c... Read Full »
My temporary crown has dislodged. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a crown installed, and last night at dinner, the temporary crown came out. Is there some kind of substance that will hold the temporary crown in until I can reach my dentist? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can leave it as such without placing the temporary crown. But make sure you do not bite onto anything until the crown is placed. Another option is that you can dip the temporary crown in water and then place it on your tooth and hold on for a few minutes. The temporar... Read Full »
My dental crown got displaced after scaling. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Last month, I had a crown placed on my upper right canine in another country following the RCT treatment. I am currently in my native country. However, two days ago, I had my teeth cleaned using an ultrasonic scaler in a clinic. Following that, I experienced some discomfort and mild pa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The use of an ultrasonic scaler may have caused cement material to be dislodged from the margins, or maybe calculus deposits were removed around the crown. There is no need to be concerned because the gums will grow around it if the gap is mi... Read Full »
I stuck my temporary crown with toothpaste as it fell off. Why is it paining now?
Query: Hello doctor, I woke up this morning to find my temporary crown off of the teeth and stuck between the teeth and my cheek. I was able to pull it off but when I did, I noticed a piece missing from it. I did not find the piece. So, I am guessing I probably swallowed it in my sleep. My dentist is close... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain was most likely due to sensitivity. It will settle down when the permanent crown is placed. The method of putting the crown back using toothpaste is not recommended as there is a high chance that it will dislodge again and you might end up swallowing the enti... Read Full »
My existing crowns are not sealed properly. How much is the cost of replacing existing crowns?
Query: Hi doctor,How much is the average cost of replacing the existing 27 crowns because they have improper margins and are not seated properly? Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your complaint and understood your problem.The cost of the crown depends on the type of crown you want. For replacing the crown, you have to pay the same amount as you have paid before. If your crown is under some warranty, then only the cost will be ... Read Full »
I swallowed my tooth. Please help
Query: Hello doctor, I have swallowed my dental cap while eating. What do I do now? I am very scared. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to know, are you sure that you swallowed it? Because, sometimes we just lose it while rinsing the mouth too. How many hours back did you swallow it? Are you having any breathing difficulty or a stomach pain? In case it was stuck somewhere in you... Read Full »