Lost filling or crown
A filling or crown can come loose from decay under it or from chewing something hard. This visit is for an adult whose filling or crown is gone or loose.
What happens
Step by step
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Step 1: You call and keep the crown
Keep the crown or filling if you have it, and avoid chewing on that side.
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Step 2: Dr. Olmos looks
An exam of the tooth under it, and an X-ray to check for decay.
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Step 3: She protects the tooth
A crown that fits can often go back on. If it doesn't, she covers the tooth until a new one is made.
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Step 4: The fix
A filling is usually one visit. A new crown is usually two. You'll hear the fee first.
Comfort, choices and care
What to expect
Comfort
We numb the area before we work, and you can stop us whenever you ask.
If you wait
A bare tooth can get sensitive, chip or decay further. Dr. Olmos tells you what she sees.
Risks and after-care
A replaced crown can come loose again. She explains why and what to avoid chewing for a while.
How it's billed
The estimate lists the visit and each step. You get the fee in writing before treatment, and a receipt after. We file claims for many PPO plans.
How fees work
Questions about lost filling or crown
Should I glue the crown back myself?
No. Call us and we'll tell you how to protect the tooth.
How long does a new crown take?
Usually two visits, though it depends on the tooth. She'll tell you at the exam.
Is it an emergency?
Not by itself, but call soon. Tell us if you have pain or swelling.
Provided by a general dentist
Dr. Valeria Olmos, DDS, general dentist, licensed in Texas.