What to Do Right Now (while you wait for your appointment)

If your crown came off in one piece, don’t panic, this is one of the easiest dental problems to fix when it’s handled quickly.

  • Find the crown and rinse it gently with warm water
  • Don’t use super glue, it can damage the tooth and ruin the crown’s fit
  • Avoid chewing on that side of your mouth
  • If the tooth feels sharp, a small dab of dental wax (from any pharmacy) protects your cheek and tongue until your visit
Dentist examining a patient's loosened dental crown at Milcovich Dental Arts in Walnut Creek
Close-up of a dental crown being held next to a temporary repair kit

Why It's Worth Coming In Today, Not Next Week.

An exposed tooth under a missing crown is vulnerable to bacteria, temperature sensitivity, and further cracking. The sooner we see you, the more likely we can clean and re-cement your original crown, a quick, low cost fix. Wait too long, decay or a cracked tooth underneath can turn an easy visit into a bigger procedure.

What Happens at Your Visit.

Milcovich Dental Arts makes crown repair straightforward:

  • We examine the crown and the tooth underneath for damage or decay
  • If both are in good shape, we clean and re-cement your existing crown, often in one visit
  • If the crown is cracked or the tooth has decay, we’ll walk you through your options for a new crown, including same day options where possible
  • We’ll check your bite before you leave to make sure everything feels right
Restorative dentistry in Walnut creek, California
Dr. Milcovich from Milcovich Dental Arts in Walnut Creek California.

Serving Walnut Creek and Nearby Communities.

Milcovich Dental Arts is conveniently located in Walnut Creek next to Broadway Plaza, and sees patients from Lafayette, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Alamo, and Danville for same day crown emergencies.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Is a crown falling off a dental emergency?

Can my crown be reattached?

What if I can't find the crown?

Does insurance cover crown re-cementing?

Dental Crown Fell Off? Don’t Wait, Call Milcovich Dental Arts in Walnut Creek.

 

Same-day appointments available. We’ll protect your tooth and get your smile back to normal, fast.