{"id":111,"date":"2019-07-15T16:20:45","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T16:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2019-07-15T16:20:47","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T16:20:47","slug":"what-should-i-do-if-my-dental-crowns-in-casper-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/what-should-i-do-if-my-dental-crowns-in-casper-break\/","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Do If My Dental Crowns in Casper Break?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_158952161__1561403352_60056-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man with jaw pain\" class=\"wp-image-113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_158952161__1561403352_60056-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_158952161__1561403352_60056-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AdobeStock_158952161__1561403352_60056.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve just sat down in the theater to enjoy the newest\nsuperhero movie and you\u2019re treating yourself to some sticky sweet taffy. Just\nas the movie begins, you take a big bite and feel something crunchy. You spit\nthe taffy out into your hand to find out that your crown has come off! What\nshould you do in situations like these? Keep reading to find out why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/dental-crowns-bridges.html\">dental crowns<\/a>\nin Casper break, and what you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Dental Crowns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental crowns are \u201ccaps,\u201d usually made of porcelain, that\ncan be used to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Protect a weakened tooth <\/li><li>Restore a tooth that has been treated with root\ncanal therapy or a dental implant <\/li><li>Treat cavities too large for a common filling<\/li><li>Correct the appearance of a misshapen tooth&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Do If a Crown Breaks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you should do if your crown breaks is call\nyour dentist and let them know. If you are in pain, tell them. That way they\ncan schedule you in as soon as possible to treat your pain. If your crown\nbreaks when your dentist\u2019s office is closed, there are a few things you can do\nin the meantime:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have a friend or family member examine the area,\nor do it yourself in the mirror. Make sure there are no loose pieces you might\naccidentally swallow. <\/li><li>If you are in mild pain, an over-the-counter\npainkiller should hold you over until you can see your emergency dentist in\nCasper. For more severe pain, you could apply clove oil to the area with a\ncotton swab. You can find clove oil at drugstores or in the spice aisle at most\nsupermarkets. <\/li><li>If the crown is not broken, you may be able to\nslip it back on over the tooth until you can see your dentist. First, clean the\ninside of the crown. Use tooth cement, denture adhesive, or petroleum jelly to\ncoat the inside of the crown. You can find all of these things at most\npharmacies. Do NOT use household glues, as they can damage both your crown and\nthe tooth underneath it. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do Crowns Break?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Crowns can break or fall out for many reasons, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chewing hard and sticky foods. <\/strong>Avoid\nchewing sticky foods like taffy and hard foods like popcorn kernels on the side\nof your mouth with the crown. Of course, a weakened crown can come off when\neating any kind of foods, but limiting hard and sticky foods can decrease your\nchances of the crown weakening in the first place. <\/li><li><strong>Grinding or clenching. <\/strong>Many of us grind\nor clench our teeth without paying attention, often while we are asleep. Since\nwe can\u2019t control grinding when we\u2019re asleep, the only thing to do is wear a\nnightguard from your dentist. At your next appointment, ask your dentist to\nevaluate your teeth for nighttime grinding. <\/li><li><strong>Age.<\/strong> Crowns are designed to last a long\ntime, but they are not permanent. They will typically need to be replaced after\nten to fifteen years. They can gradually become weaker with time, especially as\nwe chew with them. If you have had your crown for several years, ask your\ndentist when you should get a new one. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any emergency, letting your dentist know when you\nhave broken a crown is the most urgent thing. Seeing your emergency dentist is\nkey in making sure that your tooth does not shift or get irritated without the\ncrown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Erin Prach earned her doctorate at the University of\nColorado\u2019s School of Dental Medicine. She has studied oral surgery while on a\nmission trip in Guatemala. She will make sure you\u2019re well taken care of during\nan emergency. If your dental crown falls out, contact her<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prachdds.com\/contact.html\"> here<\/a> or call\n(307)-337-4770.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve just sat down in the theater to enjoy the newest superhero movie and you\u2019re treating yourself to some sticky sweet taffy. Just as the movie begins, you take a big bite and feel something crunchy. You spit the taffy out into your hand to find out that your crown has come off! 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