What Should I Do if a Temporary Tooth Falls Out?

A temporary tooth is

used temporarily until

the final prosthesis is completed.

During the prosthesis fabrication period,

it helps protect the tooth from external stimulation

and plays an important role in keeping the tooth in place

so that its position does not change,

allowing the prosthesis to fit precisely later.

Also, in areas that are easily visible, such as the front teeth,

people may be concerned about appearance during treatment,

and a temporary tooth can help reduce that cosmetic discomfort.

In this way, a temporary tooth

is an essential part of the prosthetic treatment process.

But what if the temporary tooth

falls out or breaks?

Temporary teeth are attached using

a temporary adhesive,

and because they are made of plastic,

they can unexpectedly fall out or break

during meals or daily life.

At the dental clinic, patients are usually told to avoid hard foods

and sticky foods,

but even with caution,

they may still come loose from time to time. (ㅠㅠ)

However, even if a temporary tooth falls out,

you should never try to glue it back on yourself at home!

Using a strong adhesive

can irritate the tooth and gums,

increase the risk of bacterial infection,

and may damage the tooth

when the temporary tooth is removed later.

If a temporary tooth comes out,

you must visit the dental clinic to have it reattached

or have a new one made and attached.

If it is difficult to visit the dental clinic,

then what should you do?

But what if you cannot visit the clinic right away?

Do not chew on that side,

and eat using the opposite side,

while following the precautions you were given at the dental clinic

exactly as instructed.

It is also a good idea to contact the clinic

and let them know what happened.

Then, wouldn’t it be better

to use a strong adhesive from the start

so it won’t fall out?

Many people ask this question.

Temporary teeth that are used only for a short period

must be removable at any time,

so strong adhesives are not used.

If they stick too firmly to the tooth,

the risk of damaging the tooth increases

during the process of removing the temporary tooth

before placing the final prosthesis,

which is why a temporary adhesive is used.

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In addition, when a temporary tooth has been attached,

some people feel no particular discomfort

and continue using it without visiting the clinic...!

Even if it seems to be holding up well on the outside,

a temporary tooth was absolutely not made

with long-term use in mind.

Because there are clear functional and durability limits,

please be sure to replace it with the final prosthesis

according to the scheduled timetable

and complete the treatment.

Many people feel flustered when a temporary tooth falls out or breaks.

It can be easily handled at the dental clinic,

so please do not try to fix it yourself

and contact the clinic to make an appointment!

In addition, please follow the precautions

explained by the dental clinic well,

and we hope you can receive treatment safely and smoothly

until the final prosthesis is attached! 🦷🧡

Seoul Ob Dental Hospital 4th and 5th Floors, 196 Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul