Keep the crown
Put the crown in a small bag or container and bring it with you. It can sometimes be cleaned and put back.
Emergency care · Lost filling or crown
A filling or crown came out
It is common, it is fixable, and the tooth underneath needs protecting until it is seen. Here is what to do and how to be seen at In Line Dentistry.
Emergency visit $95 flat, or $0 with an active PPO plan · no emergency upcharge
Until you can be seen
Protect the tooth in the meantime
General first aid, not a diagnosis. Book a visit within a few days, even if nothing hurts: the exposed tooth is easier to damage.
Keep it clean
Rinse with warm salt water and brush gently around the tooth. Food trapped in the gap can hurt.
Temporary cover
Temporary filling material or crown cement from a pharmacy can protect the tooth for a few days. Never use household glue.
Chew on the other side
Avoid hard, sticky and very hot or cold food on that side until the tooth is repaired.
When it's urgent
Signs not to wait on
Most lost fillings and crowns can wait a day or two for an appointment. These signs mean the tooth should be seen sooner.
Pain or sensitivity
Sharp pain, or sensitivity to hot, cold or air, can mean the nerve is exposed or the decay has spread.
A broken tooth underneath
If part of the tooth came away with the filling or crown, it needs a look soon.
Broken toothSwelling
Any gum swelling or a bump near the tooth can point to an infection.
Swollen gumA crown that won't sit
Do not force a crown back if it does not sit flat. It can crack the tooth or be swallowed.
Being seen at In Line
An answer today, a price in writing
Call or text and describe what happened. The team holds time in the schedule for emergencies and will book the first available slot. Dr. Chon treats patients on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and for a genuine emergency he comes in on his off days.
Emergency visit
$95
flat · or $0 with an active PPO plan
The same first visit, no emergency upcharge. Exam and X-rays show what happened and what it will take to fix it.
Emergency careA lost filling
Usually replaced at the visit or soon after. Priced in writing at the exam, before anything starts.
FillingsA crown that came off
Often re-cemented if the crown and tooth are sound; otherwise a new crown. Priced in writing first.
Dental crowns in Diamond Bar Common questions
Questions, answered
What should I do if my crown falls off?
Keep the crown in a small container and bring it with you. Keep the tooth clean, chew on the other side, and use temporary crown cement from a pharmacy if you need to cover it for a day or two. Then book a visit; do not force the crown back if it does not sit flat.
Is a lost filling an emergency?
Usually not, if there is no pain. Book a visit within a few days, because the exposed tooth is easier to break or decay. Pain, sensitivity or swelling means it should be seen sooner.
Can a crown that fell off be put back on?
Often, yes. If the crown and the tooth under it are both sound, the crown can usually be cleaned and cemented back. If the tooth has decay or has broken, Dr. Chon explains the options and prices them in writing first.
Is re-cementing a crown cheaper than a new one?
Usually, because re-cementing reuses the crown you already have. Whether it can be reused depends on the crown and the tooth under it, which the exam shows; either way it is priced in writing first. The visit is the same $95 flat visit, or $0 out of pocket with an active PPO plan.
Lost a filling or crown?
Call, and we'll triage you
Book an emergency visit — the same $95 flat visit, or $0 out of pocket with an active PPO plan — or call and tell us what is happening.