Lost Filling or Crown Emergency: Fix Your Smile Fast in Upland
Don’t panic — a lost filling or crown can be repaired quickly
When a filling or crown falls out, the tooth underneath is suddenly exposed to air, temperature changes, and bacteria. That can lead to sharp pain, sensitivity, and risk of infection — especially if the damage is deep. The most important thing is to protect the tooth and get seen as soon as possible.
📞 Same-day emergency repair for lost fillings and crowns in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Claremont, and Ontario. Call now: (909) 946-9090
Why fillings and crowns fall out
A dental restoration can loosen or detach for many reasons — chewing hard foods, grinding teeth, decay underneath the crown, age of materials, or trauma from biting something unexpectedly hard. The good news: almost all fallen crowns or fillings can be fixed the same day.
Symptoms you might notice when a crown or filling falls out
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Sensitivity to cold or heat
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Sharp or rough edges cutting your tongue or cheek
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Pain when biting down
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Food getting trapped inside the tooth
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Visible hole or exposed dark area on the tooth
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Metal taste in the mouth (old silver filling)
What to do immediately before you visit the dentist
Step 1 - Rinse gently
Clean the area with warm water to remove food debris. Do not scrub the tooth.
Step 2 - Cover sharp edges
Use dental wax or sugar-free gum to protect your tongue and cheek from cuts.
Step 3 - Save the crown or filling
Bring the restoration with you. In some cases, it can be reattached.
Step 4 — Avoid chewing on that side
Prevent further damage until the tooth is stabilized.
What NOT to do
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Don’t glue or superglue the crown back on
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Don’t eat sticky or hard foods
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Don’t wait for the pain to “go away”
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Don’t leave the tooth exposed for multiple days
Treatment at Higher Ground Dentistry (What happens in the chair)
First, we check for decay or cracks under the restoration. If the tooth structure is healthy, we simply clean the crown or filling and reattach it securely. If the tooth has developed decay or the filling has failed, we repair the tooth and place a new restoration to protect it permanently.
Same-day solutions include:
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Re-cementing the original crown
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Placing a new composite filling
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Fabricating a temporary crown immediately
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Creating a permanent crown using ceramic or zirconia
Why choose Higher Ground Dentistry for lost fillings and crowns?
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Emergency appointments available 6 days a week
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Weekend & evening appointments for urgent cases
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Advanced bonding techniques for long-lasting repairs
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Biocompatible, metal-free materials
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Sedation available for anxious patients
Don’t wait for the pain to worsen or risk infection spreading — get fast, same-day repair for lost fillings and crowns. Call (909) 946-9090 now.