Do not leave the crown out of your mouth for more than 24 hours. If you do, your teeth may shift, causing the crown to not fit properly.
Additionally, if your tooth appears unbroken and the crown’s post is still intact, then you can re-cement the crown at home. Contact your dentist immediately if you have swelling or extreme pain.
Your tooth must be completely clear of debris for the crown to fit properly.
If your crown has a post, use the paper clip to scrape cement off of the post. If the post breaks or becomes loose, then you will need to wait for the dentist to re-cement the crown for you.
Be patient when you are trying to fit the crown onto your tooth. Do not force the crown. Forcing it may cause the crown or your tooth to break. If you cannot fit the crown properly, then you will need to wait for your dentist to do it for you.
If you cannot see the crown because it is in the back of your mouth, then use your tongue to feel how it fits properly.
Do not use Super Glue or Krazy Glue to re-cement your crown.
Make sure to remove any pieces of tissue or gauze that stick to your crown and tooth.
If your crown has a post, then cover the post with cement instead.
Repeat this process on the other side of the crown.
