Dental crowns are resilient, tooth-shaped caps made from durable ceramic or resin that are cemented over injured or misshapen teeth to restore their appearance and functionality.
Although they can last anywhere from 5 to 15 or more years with the right care, that doesn’t mean that these prosthetics are impervious to harm. Eating hard, crunchy, sugary, or sticky foods can potentially damage, destabilize, or dislodge one altogether, which may require an emergency appointment to address. If you’ve lost your dental crown, continue reading to learn what steps to take to get help!
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