Get urgent help when needed. Call 911 or go to an emergency department for trouble breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, or serious head or jaw injury. Dental Shield is not an emergency service.
What the appointment may involve
The dentist checks the tooth and crown, treats decay or fracture if present, then recements or replaces the restoration.
Good to know before choosing care
Keep the crown, avoid chewing on that side, and do not use household glue.
Questions worth asking a practice
- What exam or records are needed before confirming that lost crown care is appropriate?
- What alternatives, material choices, risks, and likely follow-up should I consider?
- Who will perform the procedure, and does my situation call for a specialist?
- What does the estimate include, and how will insurance benefits or financing be verified?