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Lost Filling or Crown Repair for Simcoe Residents
A lost filling or crown can point to decay, fracture or bite forces. Simcoe patients can investigate the cause with our team and discuss a suitable repair.
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Serving Simcoe patients at our Port Dover office
Explore care for Simcoe patientsContact the office after losing a filling or crown, especially if there is pain, a sharp edge or difficulty eating. Bring the crown if you have it.
For difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading swelling, uncontrolled bleeding or a serious head injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Call 519-583-2929Find out why the restoration came away
The tooth underneath needs checking too.
A crown coming loose or a filling falling out can expose a sensitive area and change your bite. Repair begins by assessing both the restoration and the tooth beneath it, rather than simply putting the old piece back.
Simcoe patients can call our Port Dover office to explain the problem and arrange a suitable visit. Keep a recovered crown in a secure container and avoid household glue or forcing it into place.
Your care, step by step
Assessing a lost restoration
01
Inspect the remaining tooth
The dentist checks for decay, fracture and any change that could have caused the restoration to loosen.
02
Compare repair options
A crown may be reusable in some cases; other teeth need a new restoration or additional treatment.
03
Restore and check the bite
The selected repair is fitted and reviewed for comfortable contact and function.
A detail worth discussing
A restoration coming loose can be a sign, not just an accident.
Decay, fracture or bite forces may be involved. Understanding the cause helps avoid repeating the same failure after a simple repair.
Bring the loose restoration if you have it and explain what happened just before it came out. A crown that appears intact is not automatically ready to be put back, because the tooth underneath also needs assessment. Ask whether the recommended care is a temporary measure, a repair or a replacement, and why. If another visit is needed, confirm how to care for the area until the final restoration is in place.
Planning your visit from Simcoe
Bring the loose crown on your trip from Simcoe.
Tell us when it came off and whether the tooth is painful or sharp. Ask for interim advice and avoid chewing hard foods on the affected area while awaiting assessment.
Appointments take place at our Port Dover office. When requesting a time, let us know you are coming from Simcoe and ask about the expected visit length.
Port Dover Family Dentistry
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When dental work comes loose
Have a question about your situation? Our team can help you plan a visit.
Can my old crown be cemented back?
Sometimes, if the crown and tooth remain suitable. The dentist needs to inspect both before deciding.
Should I wait if it does not hurt?
Arrange assessment. An exposed or weakened tooth can still need protection even without pain.
What if I swallowed or inhaled the piece?
Tell a healthcare professional. Breathing difficulty or suspected inhalation needs urgent medical attention; do not focus only on repairing the tooth.
Related care for Simcoe patients
Dental EmergenciesDental Crowns
Between crown appointments, know how to care for temporary coverage. Simcoe residents can prepare for each stage of a crown fitting at our Port Dover office.
Composite Fillings
The amount of sound tooth remaining matters when choosing a filling. Simcoe patients can explore where composite resin fits and when more coverage may be needed.