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Dr. Christopher Michael Dudzik, DMD

Dentist

Dr. Christopher Dudzik is a Dentist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Dudzik specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Dr. Christopher Michael Dudzik, DMD
  • San Diego, CA
  • Accepting new patients

My crown fell out. What should I do to protect?

It is best to get to the dentist as soon as possible. Often, the crown can be recemented if seen within a couple of weeks. If there is decay where the crown was, you will need READ MORE
It is best to get to the dentist as soon as possible. Often, the crown can be recemented if seen within a couple of weeks. If there is decay where the crown was, you will need to have the tooth cleaned and a new crown placed. In the meantime, it is best to go to your local drug store and buy some temporary cement. Go ahead and put a little in the crown and gently seat the crown back on temporarily. If the crown does not feel right when closing, remove the crown and call your dentist. If you need help removing the crown after temporary cementing, chew on some gummy/sticky candy to pull off.