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| ===== Immediate actions ===== | ===== Immediate actions ===== | ||
| - | - [ ] Stay calm — this is usually **not an emergency** | + | - [ ] Stay calm — this is usually **not an emergency**\\ |
| - | - [ ] Do **not chew** on that side of your mouth | + | - [ ] Do **not chew** on that side of your mouth\\ |
| - | - [ ] Check if the **tooth is broken or bleeding** | + | - [ ] Check if the **tooth is broken or bleeding**\\ |
| - [ ] Find the **temporary crown** if possible | - [ ] Find the **temporary crown** if possible | ||
| ===== Clean gently ===== | ===== Clean gently ===== | ||
| - | - [ ] Rinse your mouth with **warm water** or **salt water** | + | - [ ] Rinse your mouth with **warm water** or **salt water**\\ |
| - | - [ ] Rinse the crown (if found) with **water only** | + | - [ ] Rinse the crown (if found) with **water only**\\ |
| - [ ] Do NOT use alcohol, peroxide, or cleaners | - [ ] Do NOT use alcohol, peroxide, or cleaners | ||
| ===== Contact the dentist ===== | ===== Contact the dentist ===== | ||
| - | - [ ] Call your dentist as soon as possible | + | - [ ] Call your dentist as soon as possible\\ |
| - | - [ ] Tell them: “My temporary crown came off” | + | - [ ] Tell them: “My temporary crown came off”\\ |
| - | - [ ] Ask if you can come in for **re-cementing** | + | - [ ] Ask if you can come in for **re-cementing**\\ |
| - [ ] Note the date/time for your records | - [ ] Note the date/time for your records | ||
| ===== If you must reattach it yourself (temporary only) ===== | ===== If you must reattach it yourself (temporary only) ===== | ||
| - | Only do this if: | + | Only do this if:\\ |
| - | - [ ] The crown is intact | + | - [ ] The crown is intact\\ |
| - | - [ ] The tooth is intact | + | - [ ] The tooth is intact\\ |
| - [ ] The crown fits without forcing | - [ ] The crown fits without forcing | ||
| Safe temporary options (1–3 days max): | Safe temporary options (1–3 days max): | ||
| - | - [ ] Temporary dental cement (drugstore) | + | - [ ] Temporary dental cement (drugstore)\\ |
| - | - [ ] Toothpaste (non-gel) – very short term | + | - [ ] Toothpaste (non-gel) – very short term\\ |
| - | - [ ] Sugar-free denture adhesive | + | - [ ] Sugar-free denture adhesive\\ \\ |
| + | (See some options I've found, below.) | ||
| Steps: | Steps: | ||
| - | - [ ] Place a **small amount** of cement/ | + | - [ ] Place a **small amount** of cement/ |
| - | - [ ] Put the crown on the tooth | + | - [ ] Put the crown on the tooth\\ |
| - | - [ ] Bite down gently to seat it | + | - [ ] Bite down gently to seat it\\ |
| - | - [ ] Wipe away excess | + | - [ ] Wipe away excess\\ |
| - [ ] Avoid eating for 30–60 minutes | - [ ] Avoid eating for 30–60 minutes | ||
| ===== NEVER use ===== | ===== NEVER use ===== | ||
| - | - [ ] Super glue / Krazy glue | + | - [ ] Super glue / Krazy glue\\ |
| - | - [ ] Household glue | + | - [ ] Household glue\\ |
| - [ ] Epoxy or construction adhesive | - [ ] Epoxy or construction adhesive | ||
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| Call same day if: | Call same day if: | ||
| - | - [ ] The tooth is painful | + | - [ ] The tooth is painful\\ |
| - | - [ ] The tooth is cracked or broken | + | - [ ] The tooth is cracked or broken\\ |
| - | - [ ] Swelling, pus, or bad taste appears | + | - [ ] Swelling, pus, or bad taste appears\\ |
| - | - [ ] The crown will not stay on at all | + | - [ ] The crown will not stay on at all\\ |
| - [ ] Your permanent crown appointment is more than a week away | - [ ] Your permanent crown appointment is more than a week away | ||
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| ===== Eating and care tips ===== | ===== Eating and care tips ===== | ||
| - | - [ ] Eat on the **opposite side only** | + | - [ ] Eat on the **opposite side only**\\ |
| - | - [ ] Avoid **sticky, chewy, or hard** foods | + | - [ ] Avoid **sticky, chewy, or hard** foods\\ |
| - | - [ ] Avoid **very hot or cold** foods | + | - [ ] Avoid **very hot or cold** foods\\ |
| - | - [ ] Brush gently in that area | + | - [ ] Brush gently in that area\\ |
| - [ ] Use saltwater rinse for comfort | - [ ] Use saltwater rinse for comfort | ||
| ===== What to bring to the dentist ===== | ===== What to bring to the dentist ===== | ||
| - | - [ ] The temporary crown (even if it won’t stay on) | + | - [ ] The temporary crown (even if it won’t stay on)\\ |
| - | - [ ] Notes of when it came off | + | - [ ] Notes of when it came off\\ |
| - [ ] Any pain or symptoms | - [ ] Any pain or symptoms | ||
| + | =====Temporary Adhesive Options I have found on Amazon===== | ||
| + | I have no experience with these and am not recommending them and I cannot be responsible for any issues you may have using them. | ||
| + | Use at your own risk (but hopefully you'll get some benefit!). | ||
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| + | * [[https:// | ||
| + | * [[https:// | ||
| + | * [[https:// | ||
| + | * Super Polygrip is NOT for temporary crowns. | ||
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