Temporary or Permanent Crown Fell Out (Debonded)
Save the crown and pieces: If your crown falls out, save the crown or crown pieces. Even if they cannot be put back in, they can assist our office in making a temporary crown.
Schedule with our Winston-Salem office ASAP: Make an appointment as quickly as possible. Teeth can shift in a matter of days which can cause the crown not to fit and require adjustment.
We will try to glue your old crown back on: Our office will do everything in our power to recement or rebond the crown back on the tooth. This is the best-case scenario as it is quick and cheap.
If your old crown is not salvageable, we will make a new one. Sometimes decay is present underneath the crown, or the tooth has fractured underneath the crown. In these cases, Dr. Nelson will determine if a new crown has to be fabricated or if the tooth is savable. You will be presented with treatment options and will be able to decide the best course of treatment for you with recommendations from Dr. Nelson.
Broken or Chipped Tooth
There are many causes of chipped teeth:
- Trauma
- Chewing habits
- Ice
- Nighttime grinding
- Bad luck
We will give you the best treatment options. Dr. Nelson will diagnose the type of chip or fracture and advise you on the best treatment options.
Possible treatment options for cracked or chipped teeth include:
- Smoothing of the chip
- Restoration with a tooth-colored filling or composite
- Crown
- Veneer
Pain from Cold Liquids or Hot Foods
Careful examination. Pain to hot or cold foods can mean many different things. Careful analysis and testing will determine the cause and the best treatment for your teeth.
Common causes of temperature sensitivity:
- Bleaching or whitening: This process can often cause sensitivity, and it will resolve with sensitivity toothpaste and different whitening methods.
- Tooth inflammation: Like any other body part, the living part of the tooth can become inflamed. This can be caused by cavities or decay, which can be treated by a filling or root canal therapy. It is essential to call our office and be seen as quickly as possible because the inflammation and infection will continue to become worse. The earlier treatment is started, the faster, cheaper, and more conservative the treatment can be.
Trauma to the Face Has Repositioned, Moved, or Knocked-Out Tooth
Come to the office ASAP: Call our office ASAP and place the tooth or tooth fragments in cold milk.
The sooner, the better: Immediate treatment in the dental office improves outcomes and increases the chances of saving the tooth.
Splinting of injured teeth: At our office, the teeth will be temporarily splinted (glued) together in a straightforward process. This allows your body to heal the injured teeth in the appropriate location.
Temporary replacement of missing teeth: If the teeth cannot be saved, our office will make you a temporary device that can restore your smile until the final treatment begins.
