Lost Filling or Crown Repair

Patients whose filling or crown has come loose, cracked, or fallen out, leaving a tooth unprotected, sensitive, or at risk of further damage.

The exposed tooth is examined, cleaned, and re-sealed or restored in one appointment. Sensitivity typically resolves as soon as the tooth is covered again.

Re-cementation or simple repair is completed in a single same-day visit, usually in under an hour. If a new crown or filling is needed, a second appointment may be required one to two weeks later.

A lost filling or crown should be addressed promptly — even if there is no pain, the exposed tooth is vulnerable to decay and fracture. Avoid chewing on that side and keep the area clean until seen by the dentist.

Sensitivity typically resolves as soon as the tooth is re-sealed. If a new crown is needed, mild sensitivity around the prepared tooth is normal until the permanent restoration is cemented.