Temporary cap/crown fell out - some pain ): what to do?!

[toothworries]

I got a temporary cap put in about... 4 days ago i think.. (I try to block all dentist-related memories out of my head!) and it fell out later that afternoon! ): I thought it would be fine, and my dentist hadn't said anything like, 'if it falls out book an appointment' so i assumed it would be ok. But it's starting to throb a wee bit now :/ Does it matter that it hasn't had a cap on it for a few days? My next appointment is in four days and I don't really have any spare time to go back to the dentist, even if i did have the next four days off, i'd rather not go!!

Anyone had a similar experience? I've been keeping the tooth clean, I just hope it doesn't get infected. Actually, I don't see how it could be sore as it had root treatment on it ages ago so it shouldn't hurt, should it?! Also, I think I swallowed the cap while eating, even though it was just bread and i chewed on the other side! I didn't even notice it falling off...

 

[Gatewayvx]

U should call the dentist for a new appt as the tooth can move sometimes and the crown would not fit.

 

[RP]

Bread can be kinda sticky. Did you find the cap? If so, you can try temporary cement like CapIt or Dent-tec found in most pharmacies. Even a bit of denture cream like fixadent can work. Otherwise I would just call and let the dentist know until you can get back. I doubt your tooth will move in 4 days. ......