Maybe you were eating your lunch and realized that you had something strange, hard, and lumpy floating around in your mouth. Perhaps you fell on your face while playing basketball. In any case, losing a dental crown is a stressful situation, and while it isn’t as urgent as a cracked or dislodged tooth, you will still need to make an appointment with your dentist to have the issue addressed. Here are some steps to take and some things to avoid while waiting for your dentist’s appointment after your crown falls out.
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