Recementing a dental crown

Recementing a dental crown is not always a simple procedure. It’s more likely that the tooth has broken underneath the dental crown and will need a root canal, post and core, and a new crown to fix it. Occasionally a crown will come loose without causing any damage to the tooth or crown and it can be recemented after a simple bite adjustment.
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[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Anyone watching have a crown come out? What needed to be done to fix it?

[@edgarpoe517]

I had a new crown come out a month later. Fortunately no damage to the underlying tooth, so my dentist was just able to pop it back into place. Didn't even charge me!

[@justicewatch4602]

Excellent vid. But now I can't trust my dentist. He could have saved a tooth instead of pulling it. And he lied and said it was impacted when it was not, I later found on the paperwork after watching this vid.

[@foureyedchick]

I had a minor "tragedy" (maybe not). I had a root canal on a molar on the upper left side of my mouth and a crown. Unfortunately, I accidently bit down on an unpeeled pistachio nut and the pain was excrucuating! I checked and found no tooth fragments, but I had to spit out super-hard pistachio nut fragments with glass hard jagged edges into the toilet. Fast-forward a few months: I have pain there. No looseness of crown, thank God. But, I have to push in the crown with my thumb. I am good for a few hours, but then I have to do it again. I have a dental appointment next week I hope and pray I won't hear bad news from the dentist.

[@justicewatch4602]

@@foureyedchick I fixed mine myself with that permanent crown adhesive, but they stopped selling it on Amazon.

[@anonymousf454]

No, but I had a scumbag of a dentist talk me into a crown when a small piece of bonding came off of a front tooth. No impressions, no lab made crown, he just carved out my gum and grinded down a healthy tooth to jam in what he had in the office.

[@jessicafernandez5474]

Wow I’ve never been so appreciative of medical information in my life! The amount of people you have given a sense of comfort explaining what so many of us don’t ask are scared to ask or don’t have the opportunity to ask! 🙏🏽

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Thank you very much for the kind words.

[@bradford23a]

Thank you... my Dentist just told me those options... A day after I watched your video so helpful...

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Glad I could help!

[@Ninurtha1]

So informative. This video is a must watch . Thank you Doctor

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

Thank you for this informative video. I watched other videos prior to yours an none provided all this information and scenarios. Well done Doc. Well done.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You're very welcome!

[@ACM4231]

Thank you doctor. I really appreciate the illustration. I was wondering why my crown keeps in dropping and I didn’t understand how this crown is fixed on almost nothing but yes I can see how important these few millimeters of tooth above gum.

[@westbird5]

What a great instructor... Thank you.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Thank you! and thank you very much for watching !

[@DeadKoby]

I just had this kind of situation. Yesterday/Today. Fortunately, I fell into scenario #1... having the crown and tooth cleaned and re-cemented did the job.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Glad to hear it was a simple repair.

[@garybridge-ku7bf]

Oh my god' I wish you were my dentist, experienced, well educated your just what I'm looking for. As I watched your brilliant video my crown is in my hand and my stem is still in my tooth. I know if I went to my dentist, he would dismiss cementing it back in and would suggest an expensive implant. 😢

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Wow, thank you!

[@kunal7373]

ur such a nice doctor thank u sir bless u pls keep uploading videos huge respect from Indian 🙏

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

So nice of you, thank you!

[@r.rodriguez4991]

I recently had a crown come out and until I can get to a dentist I followed one suggestion (by a retired dentist) to temporarily place it back with denture adhesive. I picket the strongest fixodent I could get and that stuff holds way stronger than I expected! I had to take it out because it was sitting too high. I chipped out the old adhesive, put more denture cream, and placed it back. Sits perfect now. I hope I can find a dentist who will just recement it. I already had one try to sell me a new one.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Good luck! Let me know how it goes!

[@r.rodriguez4991]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental I got a second opinion and that dentist showed me a dark brown area of the tooth the he says was further decay. He claims the bacteria getting under the crown and causing the decay is likely the cause of the adhesive failing. He also suggested a new crown although for a completely different reason than the last dentist who said there was a small part of the tooth that wasn't fully covered by the crown. I'm supposed to return to the second dentist Thursday so he can 'remove the decay and build up the tooth' before having a new crown made. He was offering to do it right then and there but ultimately his recommendation was to have it done fairly soon to prevent the tooth from decaying further or breaking in the meantime resulting in the need for an implant. I don't like making snap decisions with $1000 price tags so I opted to wait until Thursday. I'm bummed but his reasoning seems sound although he basically made the decision within seconds of looking in my mouth.

[@foxmulder7616]

​@@r.rodriguez4991how'd it go?

[@davidpowell3347]

@@r.rodriguez4991 Stain of the tooth stub/stump is not necessarily decay. The prepped tooth doesn't look very good. I believe that before recement the crown and tooth both need to be very clean and both need to be free of any wetness or moisture at the moment cement is applied and the crown is pushed forceably into proper position and held there with pressure for a prescribed amount of time. I believe the slightest bit of moisture can cause the crown to come off too easily. Difficult to control saliva sometimes with the "dam" and suction,perhaps a prescription medicine taken before the dental appointment session could help reduce the flow of saliva.

[@nickm1376]

Great video I just had a 6 year old root canal break with the tooth in it. It's a weekend. I was hoping it could be saved but I knew that was wishful thinking. The craziest part is my doctor talked me into a root canal next to it last month. I had a to on the other side pulled. I have never liked the idea of a root canal after seeing Root Cause documentary. From now on they will be pulled and implants put it. The closest holistic denist is an hour away but at this point I think it might be worth it.

[@victoriasofitel]

Thank you for the detailed scenarios complete with photos 🙏🏽 my crown just fell out and the build up is crumbling. I believe this tooth has a root canal, needlees to say I am adequately concerned about how to remedy the situation.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You're welcome ! Good luck with your tooth, let me know how it goes.

[@victoriasofitel]

​@@VeryNiceSmileDental I had the extraction on #19 2days ago and while I didn't have any pain(prior root canal) now my cheek is puffy and the flap that was sutured in place (maybe it was the membrane holding the bone graft in?) Is flipping up. The office is obviously closed. Not sure if this is an emergency and if the ER would restitch it? Would you be willing to advise? Thank you 🙏🏽

[@jessicagrant9748]

This was so darn helpful ! Thank you so much

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You're so welcome! Thank you very much for watching!

[@damalijaye5390]

Dr Rich thanks for such a detailed and varies of options information. I'm going to make an appointment now.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You are very welcome!

[@hfrt29]

That was very thorough and informative. Thank you.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching!

[@Mo4creed]

Thank you for this informative video, it has helped me figure out what needs to be done for my case.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sussiah1148]

My crown fell off and I went to the dentist and he just added cement and put it back on.

[@sammibyrd6131]

Great video! My molar crown feels loose. This is very informative.

[@yakata79]

Great explanation

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Thank you!

[@moonlakeposse7511]

Thank you so much. It was very informative. Awesome video.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You're very welcome! Thank you very much for watching!

[@BillySBC]

Very informative, thanks for posting this Doc.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching!

[@imanfatima9575]

Crown came of with the half tooth in it only the tooth is left in gum can it still fix

[@davidpowell3347]

With some cements crowns can come off fairly easily because of aggressive flossing. I believe that dentist preferred not to use the absolute strongest cement available so as to have a option to remove the crown without destroying it. Also the Powerbar and certain kinds of candy can pull off crowns and fixed bridges.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, the retention of the crown comes from the shape of the tooth underneath. There are tools that a dentist can use to remove a crown, I made a video about them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYeYkqquhbSWh9U

[@jobaker2960]

Thank you! Very informative and easy to understand. ❤

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You are so welcome!

[@kcgunesq]

I've never had a crown come lose - at least that I recall. However, i've had gold onlays fall out and the dentist (not the one that initially placed the onlays) was always able to re-cement it in a few minutes. The funny thing is that in every case, the DA always brings in the wrong cement assuming they are porcelain.

[@juliecortez3575]

Thank you Dr., this was so informative and with quite a few options to consider. Luckily, my own scenario was easy and my crown was able to be cemented back in. New subscriber here Thank you!

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you very much for watching!

[@bebebebe7610]

I just had a 40 year old crown fall off with the post still attached. There's only a tiny bit of discomfort around the gum area..maybe because that tooth had a root canal before the crown went in. I am hoping it can be saved, but since it's so old, maybe not. Are you by any chance located in New York???

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, my office is in Elmsford, NY. www.verynicesmile.com

[@suni214]

very nice details and big help

[@stevebaker8322]

Thanks for the info Dr Rich.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You're welcome! Thanks very much for watching.

[@ronron26ny]

The crown with the screw still in the crown is exactly what happened to me. Can I use temporary Dentemp filler until I see a dentist? Or will the filler get in the empty hole and be harmful?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, if you had a post in the tooth, that means the tooth has been root canaled, so you shouldn't feel any pain unless it's infected. If the post came out with the crown, chances are the tooth needs to be extracted. See your dentist as soon as you can.

[@ronron26ny]

@VeryNiceSmileDental yea no pain at all. OK cool thnk you!

[@tamtam-q3s]

I have one on front tooth crown came off and the dentist put it back on and it outer line with the other tooth. What should I do??

[@Kenthedentist]

Excellent video doctor. Great topic.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Thank you kindly!

[@thelastknight9367]

Enjoyed the video a lot.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Awesome, thank you!

[@TheMoneyBed]

Have you ever successfully performed a cantilever bridge? Or crowned over 2 RCT teeth with a single crown?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi yes I have success with cantilevered bridges on both natural teeth and on implants. I have also splinted 2 root canal treated teeth with a single 2 unit bridge.

[@pany167]

​@@VeryNiceSmileDentaldoes splinting 2 crowns into a 2 unit bridge, not increase the risk of food lodging or decay as you cant floss between the crowns ?

[@freedomadventurer8454]

My teeth crown keep coming off from back molar for some reason. I had 2 times the permanent crown come off loose. When I had my temporary crown it didn't come loose at all, only some of the residue did but that's it. Should I just reglue again the crown ? I do have some gum disease but it's not advanced or severe, also it's hard to clean in the area where the crown is because it is easy to come loose if I brush a bit hard or floss.

[@grahamb7947]

What if the post comes out with the crown, but the post is completely smooth? There's no bone or other debris on the metal underbelly of the crown, it's just a little brown- what I assume is the remainder of the cement. I see in your example, the post looked like a screw of sorts. My crown is nothing like that. Is the tooth likely still to be cracked, preventing it being re-cemented, or was it just a simple failure of the cement due to biting having caused it undue pressure? History: I did a faceplant as a kid and had a filling. Got an abscess and had to have root canal done, killing the tooth and had a veneer to stop it being black. After an operation as an adult, I fainted during after-effects of anasthesia, and re-broke the tooth. Had to have a crown with a post because there was too little usable tooth remaining. Few years later, bit into a bread roll, and it came out.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, the post can be smooth. Depending on what type of post it is, there are several different styles of posts, even custom made ones. Have your dentist take a look at your tooth. There is a chance that it could be recemented but based on the history of the tooth, there is a good chance it's fractured and needs to be removed. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

[@davidm6027]

Thank you Doc. Very informative information.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Very welcome! Thank you very much for watching!

[@susanisrael5154]

Yikes! My whole bridge came off with parts of teeth inside! One had had a root canal years ago. Can’t afford all those implants so I would hope that some kind of fix can be done. Doesn’t hurt anyway, but very hard to eat - temporarily held in place with dental adhesive which is gross.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. Hopefully it's not too bad. Let me know what your dentist tells you.

[@susanisrael5154]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental Can’t afford to go

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Sorry to hear. Any dental schools or hospitals with dental clinics near you?

[@richettacooke1185]

What if you have a Bridgers up top with 8 teeth, all together. One side is loose? The dentist I go to now don't want to take it out. Because he doesn't know if the teeth make brake off. I have 4 teeth holding it on.

[@xray2333]

What about job weld. Can I use zat.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

JB Weld? No, it's not meant to be used in the mouth.

[@Baby_bunchoflove]

Hi sir i had dental bridge now it was removed because of uncomfortable feeling....is it possible to cut the middle teeth and separate them and put it back for supporting tooth..i dont want that missing teeth cap(3 bridge)

[@sussiah1148]

Is it necessary to do a tooth lengthening surgery if the tooth isn't long enough?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, yes, ideally, the edge of a crown or dental filling needs to be about 3mm away from the jawbone.

[@diamond6256]

Can you FILL with composite a hole in a crown?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, it depends. A hole that was drilled in a crown to do a root canal? Yes that can be filled with composite. I have also successfully filed small cavities at the gum line of front teeth that have porcelain crowns with composite. For patching gumline cavities on back teeth, I prefer to use silver amalgam.

[@diamond6256]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thanks. Root canal was done years ago, just seeing if you can fill a crown with composite or replace.

[@marcoloureiro4892]

my 2nd crown has come off 5 times in matter of a couple months and the Dr that is taking care of me said its from my teeth grinding and other stuff but my first crown put by another dr hasn't moved in years. I keep arguing with my Dr that maybe it's because this tooth has a silver filling underneath and he's like nahh doesn't make a difference.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, sorry to hear about your crown coming loose. I would check the bite on the crown first to make sure you're not putting extra pressure on it when you slide your jaw sideways (in a chewing motion). I would also check the shape of the tooth under the crown to make sure prep is retentive enough to hold the crown in place. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

[@anthonycimino2535]

I recently had a crown put on my front left tooth because it has chipped. I am waiting for my permanent crown to come in and it has now fallen off twice, once after 3 days and the second time after 2 days. I'm feeling horrible that I made a terrible mistake. Will the permanent crown solve this issue or am I in trouble the rest of my life???

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, a temporary crown is designed to be removed easily. It's made of soft plastic and cemented with temporary cement. The permanent crown should stay in place. I tell my patients to avoid chewing hard or sticky foods with the temporary crown.

[@altodomino7859]

How's the permanent crown working for you?

[@anthonycimino2535]

​@@altodomino7859Well since I've had it, the permanent one has fallen off once from me eating a sticky candy. I totally regret doing this out of vanity. Let's home I don't need to visit a dentist every 2 months...

[@laonfacilities6943]

Iam 56yrs old , I have started removing my teeth since Secondary School days, I have removed 8teeth, can I refill those teeth back with my age. I need your medical advice. From Nigeria

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, it depends. Your options will depend on which teeth are missing. Usually, replacement options are implants, fixed bridges, or removable bridges, but it depends on your particular situation. I'd recommend you see a dentist who can give you some treatment options.

[@donnamariedelana2002]

Great Video!

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Thank you!

[@22Tahoe]

Great job Doctor I have a problem I have a crown coming loose it’s been there for over 30 years. But I am housebound because I had a stroke. Are there any doctors or anything Dennis? I mean I can come and do anything at my house thank you.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi Roger, thank you for reaching out. Have you tried googling "mobile dentist in my area" ? There may be some that have a van with dental equipment. Performing dentistry in someone's home is very difficult. I've done a few house calls for patients but there is not much I could do outside my office.

[@lipallothamahane8242]

Wow I really need to take my cousin to this Dr 😘😘😘🌟🌟🌟

[@joshuaadams1679]

Great video! What should one do when there Crown appears to be loose? Is there a way to take it off and recement?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, thanks! The best thing to do is see your dentist as soon as you can so they can find out why your crown came loose.

[@sbubb9155]

That's what I'm dealing with.

[@sbubb9155]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental I have extreme ptsd from the trauma dentists caused me. I'm petrified of them. Right now I go to a dental school for the work. Please tell me what you think about being a patient at the school. Also, is it a big procedure to fix a slightly loose crown ? My appt is tomorrow. 🤯

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, you will get great care at a dental school but it will take time. When I was in school appointments took 3 hours usually, since every step of the procedure being done needed to by checked by an instructor before we could move on to the next step.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

What needs to be done to your tooth will depend on your particular situation.

[@green_light_8806]

Do you know any permanent crown cement that's fluoride free?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, some zinc phosphate cements are fluoride free. Polycarboxylate cement is fluoride free. C&B Metabond by Parkell might be fluoride free you would have to check with the manufacturer. A lot of the newer cements tend to have fluoride. Even the resin cement that I use has fluoride added to it.

[@kumarinehavaishnavi]

Hey doc, Lately I have been feeling uncomfortable in my crown tooth area. I got it done in 2022 and now I feel weird smell from there and can taste some salty liquid The crown doesn’t fit proper from the staring it was fine back then but now I don’t like this uncomfortable smell particularly from that teeth only. I’m very hygienic when it comes to taking and brushing teeth. I dint understand what should I do now? Should I get it replaced with another crown? Or what?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, definitely have a dentist take a look at it. I would check to see if there is a cavity, excess cement, or a periodontal issue with the tooth. Let me know how it goes.

[@homestead20231]

My crown on root canal was loose i cans my dentist to let him know I went in as they did the X-ray ended that it was loose because of the cement so he gave me good news that tooth was healthy and it just needed to be reflux but when he tried to take it off the crown and the post came off now I’m left with nothing and wants me to get another post done

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. After the crown was removed, how much tooth was left above the gum line? If it's flush with the gumline, I usually recommend getting it removed and replaced with a dental implant rather than trying to place another post and crown.

[@KaianaOrnellas]

My son is 3 years old. He just got two silver crowns on his two front teeth. It’s not loose or anything but my question was, could we possibly replace it with white?

[@CreatedByNoriElan]

Why did your two year old need crowns?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Usually at that age it's due to cavities.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

At that age it's not a good idea to put him through another dental procedure just for looks.

[@reddawn5297]

I have a feeling mine will need to be pulled. What is left of it anyway which isn't much. I have a loose crown on the left right next to my buck tooth. Can they use my crown for a single visit bridge if that needs to happen?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, they can use the crown to take an impression or a scan but they most likely won't reuse the crown as a bridge.

[@Nikeenike]

Can you put resin to a crown?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

As a cement or to repair a chip? Resin cements are common to use for crowns, especially all porcelain crowns. You can repair a chip with resin but it usually doesn't last very long. There is usually a reason why the crown chipped.

[@kkay5695]

My crown came out after nearly 10 years, will it be able to be recemented or will i have to get a new one?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, it depends. Does it look like any of the examples I showed in the video?

[@robroy289]

Well done on this video! Scanning your channel I see quite a few videos I want to watch so I'm a new subscriber. In the case where the whole tooth has come out, what type of cement would you use to glue it back into the socket? It's never hurt or been infected, but clearly needs a more permanent solution. Problem is, more involved dentistry services aren't free and not everyone can pay thousands for a bridge/partial/implant. One dentist glued it back and it lasted 10 years. When it finally came out again, another glued it back and it lasted about a year. This is a dramatic difference in the amount of time it lasted so I suspect that the second dentist used a different cement because he was expecting me to return for more work on that tooth. I do understand that everything involved is deteriorating and that can affect how well a glue-job lasts, but I also suspect a different glue was used both times as cements continue to evolve. I'm vaguely familiar with the different types of dental cements/adhesives and am curious what you would recommend as the best for this scenario so I can discuss that with the next dentist that glues it back for me. Just wondering what the most permanent cement would be for this as it's not bonding to any other dental work and I can't afford any extensive solution in the foreseeable future. Some cements are more temporary than others.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, I'm not quite understanding your question. Are you talking about just the crown coming off of the tooth or the entire tooth coming out of the jaw? If the entire tooth comes out of the jaw, it usually can't be replaced. If the crown comes off the tooth, it may be possible to have it recemented. The type of cement I will use depends on what material the crown is made of. For gold, porcelain fused to metal, and zirconia crowns I typically use a resin reinforced glass ionomer cement, www.gc.dental/america/products/operatory/cements/gc-fuji-plus For Emax or feldspathic porcelain crowns and veneers, I will use a composite resin cement along with a dentin bonding agent. For a crown to stay in place long term, it needs to have a good fit to the tooth underneath it. If your crown didn't stay in place as long the second time it was cemented, part of the tooth under it may have broken off or been lost to decay. I also check the bite when recementing a crown. If the bite is off and places too much lateral pressure on the crown it can come loose.

[@ariesmars29]

6:45 happened to me last week. My dentist said it needs extracted. It is tooth #9. Also missing one on the other side of that due to a large cyst that was removed. Now I have one tooth and two gaps in front. I see my oral surgeon this week, but what options would you say I have? I'd like to compare your thoughts and my oral surgeon.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, options are usually implants, fixed bridge, or a removable bridge. What's the best option for you will depend on your particular situation. Good luck with the visit. Let me know how it goes.

[@kcgunesq]

I am not a dentist, and you need to listen to yours, but if budget allows, I would go with implants unless there is some contraindication.

[@ariesmars29]

Thanks. The tooth was extracted with a bone graft. The plan is a implant.

I have a front tooth that has a post and will likely come out before I can make it to my dental appointment. How can I temporarily glue in.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, you can try using the Dentek Temparin Max repair kit if the post and crown falls out completely. I made a video about the kit, kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZXGooqepdF9kLM Let me know how it goes.

@@VeryNiceSmileDental Thanks for the quick response.

@@VeryNiceSmileDental Does it actually dry like glue or just provide a sticky base to hold it tenuously in place?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, it's a similar material to what dentists use as a temporary material. It's not super sticky. Your crown has to fit back into place pretty well to be able to use this material. But that's also true for permanent cements that a dentist uses. If your crown doesn't fit back on the tooth well it can't be recemented.

@@VeryNiceSmileDental I will give it a shot. Thanks!

[@MrsCan]

My sons silver crown on his molar came off. And the dentist wanted to re drill . Is that necessary? I thought she would have just re cement

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, how old is your son? Is the crown on a baby tooth?

[@Maillady42]

I have a temporary crown that was placed 2 days ago & the back broke off & the front is loose. It’s a holiday weekend. Should I try to cement it on until I see the dentist? If so, what is the best cement to use at home?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi you can try to use some temporary cement that you can find at a drugstore or grocery store. If the temporary crown is cracked already it may come out in pieces and you may not be able to recement it. Here is a video that shows how to recement a crown. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZXGooqepdF9kLM

[@Mary-ui4im]

Thank you!

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching!

[@Dawn-tv1bk]

New Gold crown came off on a Saturday. Went to dentist on Monday. He put it back without any explanation. I told him it had a hole in it. He said “yeah I know. I told you it’s from you grinding your teeth” Since I had an issue with another tooth that was very painful and needed more immediate attention, no other explanation about the crown with a hole in it was given. I’m now very concerned and confused. I don’t even know what was used to put the crown back on. Also I originally was told I was getting a zirconia crown but he changed it to gold without asking.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, is the crown on a tooth or on a dental implant? Is it brand new?

[@Dawn-tv1bk]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental it’s on a tooth that has had a root canal years ago. It was placed on July 18 came off on Sept 24 put back on Sept 26 with a hole in it. It is white gold with a porcelain or composite band. I wish I could post a pic here but I can’t. He didn’t mention that he “fixed” it before putting it back on. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Gotcha. Is it a through and through hole in the crown or is it only through the porcelain. Sometimes if the height of the tooth is not trimmed down enough during the crown preparation appointment, then the porcelain on the final crown is too thin and gets ground away when the dentist adjusts the bite on the crown.

[@Dawn-tv1bk]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental unfortunately it’s a through and through. I could see daylight through the hole. It’s the size of the end of a toothpick. You can actually stick a toothpick through it.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

A new crown shouldn't have a hole it unless it's an implant crown, some are screw retained so will have a screw hole.

[@robertcantore330]

I had a crown on my bottom first molar #30 done last year and it fell out 3 times the first 2 times my dentist recenented it no charge but it failed a third time and unfortunately swallowed it what do i do if insurance dosent cover a replacement any help wiuld be appreciated Thank you

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, insurance usually covers a new crown once every 5-7 years. It sounds like the crowd was never right from the beginning. Speak with the dentist who made it and see what they can do for you. If you see a different dentist, you will have to pay for a new crown.

[@robertcantore330]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental thank you!!! They're trying to see contact the insurance and then they told me they would go from there and told me don't worry so it sounds like they're willing to warranty it

[@robertcantore330]

Update: the dentist is willing to do the work at no charge!!!🙌 Thank you for your input!!!

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

@@robertcantore330 Great to hear!

[@Niagara_falls99]

Whays beyyee for implants zirconia crown screw down or bonded type. I rhink bonded one you csnt take off easy if you needed to ake the creo off vs screw down easy to take off can check the gumsn see how everything this. Bonded csnr xome off so good?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, I prefer using custom abutment posts and cementing the crowns on top of the post. With the newer implant designs, loose screws don't happen much anymore. Removing the crowns for cleaning is not typically done. Even for a full arch bridge (like an all on 4) it's no longer recommended to remove the bridge to clean it.

[@Mountain_Spirit]

Can you buy the resin cement and adhere it yourself?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

It's not easy to do.

[@rozuerd2614]

New crown on tooth 11 came off after three months, dentist recemented, and it came off again within few days. Tooth has a root canal and post and seem healthy. Could the issue be with the crown margins?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. I would check a couple of things. First check the bite on the crown. If the bite is too heavy it can lead to the crown coming loose, especially when you move your jaw side to side. If that's the issue, that should be a simple fix. The other thing I would check is the shape of the core buildup/tooth underneath the crown. There should be enough for the crown to grab onto securely. The sides of the tooth under the crown should be almost parallel with just a slight taper. It shouldn't be shaped like a cone or tee pee. It should also be tall enough (stick up higher than your gums). Good luck and let me know what happens when you see your dentist.

[@JaniceDhakal]

Hello doctor! I am here i. America for 5 months and dont have any dental insurance! Unfortunately my crown from root canal has cone off i cant afford to go to the dentist so is it ok if i restick the crown with the glue that we get from the pharmacy? Will it stay for 5 months because it is becoming very difficult for me eat and everything ! Pls kindly suggest ! And yess my crown is of metal.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, it will depend if the crown still fits the tooth well. I discuss that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZXGooqepdF9kLM

[@wolfnutss]

I have to get all my remaining teeth crowned or get dentures . I compulsively push on the backs of my front teeth with my bottom teeth pretty hard. Will the crown cement hold up against this habbit

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, the crowns may dislodge if you grind your teeth in that manner. Can you get treatment to stop the habit?

[@wolfnutss]

Yeah, I'm in treatment and started meds to stop habit .The awful way another dentist preeped my front top six teeth put a hurry on crowning them . Been hard to keep temps on with this bad habit going on. Seems this off bite from bad prep madehabbit even worse.Been trying for many months to find someone to fix this dental mistake. Instead of doing rebuilds my new dentist just prepped them higher on gum line to make them longer. Guess worse case scenario will be dentures.

[@mistyrain12]

Why didn't my dentist explain the crown like you did? I'm so frustrated she's a crown queen..time to find a dentist like you?

[@originalimmigration]

Why can they heat up the cement and make it come loose?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, you can't heat up a tooth in someone's mouth without causing problems. Hot coffee or tea is not hot enough to loosen the cement.

[@v-reyes1525]

I have a small chip in my crown, went to my dentist , said I can leave it the way it is ….I have no pain nothing , thoughts ?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, what is the crown made of? Is it all porcelain or porcelain with metal underneath. Either way, a small surface chip shouldn't be an issue. Does food get caught in the chip?

[@v-reyes1525]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental porcelain with metal underneath and no food gets stuck inside , the chip is in a corner of the crown

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

The metal is most likely still sealing the tooth. You should be fine. Your dentist should check it every time you go in for a dental checkup to make sure it's still ok.

[@sanakhanfarooq9887]

Hi sir I have 3 front teeth’s it’s comes out what should I do now, which cement is best?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, see your dentist so they can evaluate your situation. What needs to be done will depend on what happened to your teeth.

[@sanakhanfarooq9887]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental sir I’m in uk and the worst system of health, they are even not register new patient and for private it’s too expensive, that’s way I’m thinking to re cement it by myself because I don’t have option

[@Linda-fr4dj]

Your so good.. thank you so much

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

You’re welcome 😊

[@brianbowen9024]

When they put a post in for my crown it was a tiny as post, when the crown fell off they told me i didnt have much tooth left for it to grab, i toldm i have no tooth left its a post. So that means they skipmed on the post size which fucked me in the end.

[@charliemichaels452]

Fine job of explaining, Doc. Question ...last year a 35 year-old crown that had been posted in finally came out. The dentist said the upper front tooth where it was posted was almost gone, and would need to come out pretty soon. But as it was of course a cosmetically important tooth he agreed to just recement it back in that day. He charged me $150 for this quick job, but because the bite was not aligned properly the glue failed just 10 months later. The dentist who replaced him refused to re-cement, and insisted I needed a much costlier bridge *if* the other two adjacent teeth could act as pillars. I said fine, but I don't have the $3k available today, could you please just re-cement the old one back in? She flatly *refused,* claiming it was a safety hazard. I could swallow and choke on it, she said. I indicated it was a small risk that I was willing to take. She flatly refused, deciding for us. I left furious with the old crown slipping, and when I got home I gave that dental office a one star review. So, ... was she right to deny me the only type of care I wanted and could afford? Thanks.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, sorry to hear about your situation. There are times when it's unsafe to recement a crown. I won't recement a crown if the tooth is abscessed or if I feel the crown won't stay in place. Swallowing a crown is usually not a big deal, but aspirating it, having it go into the lungs is a big deal. That being said, I have also heard of dentists that refuse to recement any type of crown or bridge that they didn't make. In your situation I hope your dentist was looking out for your well being and refused to recement it for a good reason. Have you gotten a second opinion?

[@charliemichaels452]

Thanks@@VeryNiceSmileDental. I called another dentist and they said they would not re-cement someone else's work. Doesn't make much sense to me. What would you think of an optician who refused to put back in place a scratched lens that fell out of your eyeglasses' frame because of a tiny loose screw because they believed the lens wasn't very good, or because you didn't buy the eyeglasses from this store? You'd be right to suspect that optician was trying to force you to purchase a new pair of glasses. And if you heard the same thing from two more opticians you could be forgiven for suspecting this was an industry-wide practice whose main purpose was to generate revenue. If defective eyeglasses is all you can afford that day the optician should give you that option, and not force you to go without eyesight entirely because giving you less than the best is "against policy." Fortunately CVS has inexpensive repair kits for crowns that fail, and that actually work. So I got my front tooth back in my mouth and two contemptible dentists got 1 star reviews on Yelp. Hopefully the glue will hold till I can afford the bridge I need. Isn't medical capitalism great? 😨

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Sorry to hear the second office let you down. It doesn't make sense to me either. As long as the tooth and crown are okay, I have no problem recementing a crown. I know some dentists also refuse to adjust or repair a denture or partial denture that they didn't make.

[@pany167]

​@@charliemichaels452hey.... i would recommend you getting an implant instead of a bridge even if its costly ....primarily because a bridge isn't long lasting n neither so comfortable. But may i ask.... did your crowned tooth have had a post inserted into it and then a crown placed over that post ?? And that could last 35 years ??

[@charliemichaels452]

Thanks@@pany167. I believe they shaved the original front tooth down to a post, and then pinned the crown well into that post, and cemented the rest to it. But about 18 months ago the bottom half of the original post broke, and the steel pin eventually detached itself from the remaining upper part of the post, and then came out. Since then it's been recemented back twice, even though there's not much left to recement everything to. I imagine it's just a matter of time before it will need to be recemented again. I do my best to not use that tooth, but my tongue and upper lip still put pressure on it, and i guess one day ... I'm wondering why my dentist didn't suggest what you're suggesting. Perhaps at my age - mid 60s - an implant wouldn't last long? Hmnn ...

[@Silverqueen68]

My post is inside the crown looks like a screw sticking out. Broke off Friday at 6 I’m worried can’t get to a dentist till Monday . I went to urgent care n they said no infection but want me to take amox till I see a dentist in two days. I feel no pain. They also have a mouth rinse to keep clean . Is the antibiotic necessary until I see dentist ? I’m asking bc yes I’m worried about infection but a mix makes me feel sick . N I feel ok right now. But urgent care dr said take it for precaution . Since my dentist won’t return my calls on Saturday I’m hoping you could say if antibiotics are necessary or not at this point . I know you can’t see it so it’s not medical advice but asking if you can address how it’s mostly treated if you can’t see a dr for few days and if infection is likely with crown off . Thank you. If you can answer or if you have another video on this

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, I had a patient call me several weeks ago with a similar complaint. Their molar crown came out with the post still sticking out of the crown. When I spoke with them on the phone they weren't having any pain or discomfort, and no signs of an infection (pain, swelling, pus). I recommended that they just rinse out after eating until they could get in to see me at the office. Once they came, they tooth needed to be extracted because it had cracked catastrophically. I usually don't prescribe antibiotics unless there are signs of an infection present, such as pain, swelling, redness, pus, etc. Good luck with your tooth. I hope your dentist returns your call today. Let me know how it goes.

[@Loner563]

Hello dear, kindly help me and tell me how it went i got the same problem today and I haven't visited the dentist yet coz i scared it might be expensive

[@JohnathanHarris-q8r]

I want to close my gap and I have a crown can I still get braces ?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Usually you can, but it will depend on your situation.

[@jasonlox27]

what cement do i use

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, at home, you can try using Dentek Temparin Max.

[@Candie2024]

Think my crown has come loose with flossing. Put the floss in and could feel the corner of the crown coming up.

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, a healthy crown should not come loose when flossing. See your dentist as soon as you can, something is not right with your crown.

[@sussiah1148]

Where are you located sir ?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, my office is in Elmsford, NY, about 25 miles north of Manhattan.

[@patricianancywarner7670]

On my tooth number 10 it had a root canal in the '70s with a silver tip point and then in the later '90s when I tapped on it had a slight little bit of a pain not much and endodontist recommended me getting an apicoectomy I felt like I was going to die after he was done I did not feel good forever I still don't feel good from it I think it really affects my health he had me on antibiotics back then on and off on and off constantly and now the crown is loose I'm hoping it's not your last scenario where my tooth is going to come out because I am told that there's not a lot of tooth in there I don't know what to do The last dentist told me to just leave it loose until it comes out what are your recommendations and where are you located

[@patricianancywarner7670]

Also about the silver tip point he said he couldn't get it I don't know what happened to it now people tell me it dissipates in your body but it was there from the '70s and more than 20 years so I don't know why it would dissipate now I'm feeling like it's in my head somewhere

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi I'd recommend you see an endodontist to see what is going on with tooth #10. From what you are describing, the root may be cracked. My office is in Elmsford, NY just north of NYC. www.verynicesmile.com

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, the silver point is most likely still inside the tooth. The apicoectomy may have been sealed with a silver amalgam filling. That is most likely still inside the tooth as well. An x-ray should show it.

[@johnjohnson1313]

I'm 66 and my 2 small lower middle teeth are loose/wobbly,one realy wobbly,one just a little wobbly. Would a strong glue "tighten" them up enough to eat a burger with a pickle in it? LOL. If so what is the strongest glue for teeth? Thanks

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, do you know why they are loose? Is due to periodontal issues? Depending on the situation, I've splinted loose lower front teeth together and to the teeth next to them. In some cases, they needed to be removed and replaced with dental implants.

[@johnjohnson1313]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental I accidentally bit down on something hard (dont remember what) about 5 years ago and they been kinda loose/wobbly ever since. What is the strongest tooth glue available to the retail public? Thanks

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

See your dentist as soon as you can, you won't be able to treat this at home. Usually when I splint teeth, I'll use Ribbond and bond it into place with composite resin. ribbond.com/applications-periodontal-splint.html

[@johnjohnson1313]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental Yeah I wouldn't try something like that myself,I'm sure I would screw it up.Thanks.

[@js.8862]

Can you stick a post back in when it comes out and can you expect pain

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, it depends. When a post comes out, it's usually not a good thing. Most times I find out that the root is fractured and needs to be extracted.

[@js.8862]

@@VeryNiceSmileDental ok. Until in the morning what should i do until I go to the dentist. Should I be alarmed

[@oneguysopinionyup7252]

I can tell everyone that jb weld marine glue only works for about a day 😭

[@oviros]

mechanics don`t fix their own cars,carpenters don`t build their own furniture,dentists don`t fix their own teeth.

[@AarhamKaisar]

If he is ok with his teeth then I don't see any problem here.Its just a small gap Maybe he doesn't wanna wear retainers for the rest of his life

[@KaianaOrnellas]

My son is 3 years old. He just got two silver crowns on his two front teeth. It’s not loose or anything but my question was, could we possibly replace it with white?

[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Hi, your dentist should have discussed what type of crowns they were going to use. Did you son need to be sedated for the procedure?