What to Do If Your Crown Breaks
Repairing broken crowns is one of the services we offer at Geriatric Housecall Dentistry. When a patient calls us and asks if we can come fix their crown, there are three key pieces of information we ask them for. We want to know what the outside of the crown, the inside of the crown, and the remaining part of the crown that’s left in the mouth look like.
We will ask for pictures so we can determine the best course of action to take based on the damage. If a piece of your tooth is stuck in the crown, we want to know before we arrive at your home. Take pictures to send us so we can see what the damage looks like and be prepared to help you.
While you are waiting for us to arrive, there are a few steps you can take to minimize discomfort. If the crown is very loose, you can remove it to avoid swallowing it. If you are bleeding, you should place a piece of gauze over the area.
GHD Brings Dental Care to Dementia Patients’ Doors
If your loved one is elderly, housebound, or suffering from a disease like Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can be tough to bring them into the dentist’s office. We offer mobile dental care in Connecticut and northern New York. Our goal is to help housebound patients get the dental services they need like cleanings, denture fabrication, and crown repairs.
Contact Dr. Outlaw to learn more about her traveling dental services in Connecticut
The core services of our practice include emergency visits, second opinions, exams, cleanings, small fillings, ARREST (Silver Diamine Fluoride) treatment, extractions, partial and denture repair, fabricating complete and partial dentures. These services are completed in the comfort of the patient’s home. Our dentists specialize in working with patients who may suffer from all types of dementia.
