If a crown comes off while eating or cleaning your teeth, keep it and contact Excellence Dental in Needham. Tell the team whether the tooth hurts, whether a piece of tooth appears to be inside the crown, and whether the crown was temporary or permanent.
What to do with the crown
Store the crown in a clean container and bring it to your appointment. Avoid chewing on the affected side. Do not use household glue or force the crown back onto the tooth. If it is loose but still attached, avoid repeatedly wiggling it and call for guidance.
When is a lost crown urgent?
Call promptly even if you have no pain. Report severe pain, swelling, bleeding, or an injury so the team can advise on timing. If the problem followed a blow to the mouth, also read our dental trauma guidance.
Recementing or replacing a crown
A missing crown does not always need to be replaced, but it should not simply be glued back without checking the tooth. The dentist will assess whether the crown and remaining tooth can support a reliable repair. Depending on the findings, care may involve recementing the crown, repairing damage, or planning a new restoration.
Our crowns and bridges page explains restoration options. A cracked or broken tooth may require a different approach from an intact tooth with a loose crown.
Arranging the next step
Call to discuss availability before travelling. Bring the recovered crown and explain any recent treatment. For broader urgent-care guidance, visit emergency dental care in Needham.
Patient guidance: Cleveland Clinic dental emergencies.