Missing my temporary crown! Please help!?

You just need to call the dentist and have the temporary replaced. It's not a big deal. Temporary crowns are sort of a one size fits all deal, since they are only meant to be in place a short time. It is not a good idea to just leave it open, since eating and such can damage the prep area. You aren't the first one to swallow a temporary crown either, so don't feel alone there. I don't think the dentist should charge for the replacement temporary crown, or at least not much. Just call the office and explain things.

I don't know, it's your call really. If it is just a few days away there probably isn't any harm in waiting. The cost shouldn't deter you though, I'd be shocked if they were to charge you to fix a temp crown, that'd be a racket!! The biggest concern is if you manage to break the tooth in the interim, that would be alot of wasted time and more importantly money. You should call them tomorrow and ask these questions, that's for sure what I'd do. Be sure and call first thing though, it's fairly common for dental offices to close noonish on fridays. If you can't get in though it's no big deal, just be careful.

Common to happen.

It isn't absolutely necessary to get fitted for another temp since your permanent is being put on in 5 days. (They put temps on for cosmetics, feel, and to keep your opposing teeth from shifting.)

I might give the dentist office a call and just have one of the front desk girls ask your doctor about it -- because they know exactly what is going on with your mouth, and have records in front of them. They could get back to you on whether you need to come in , or can wait the 5 days sans a temp.

You should be fine, again, without it though.

Just protect that buildup!

As I think more about it -- You might need to err on the side of caution, and go ahead and get the temp popped on. --(Really quick procedure).. for mere protection.

I like that this guy told us it was a 'Milano' cookie.