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Dental Health (Expert Forum)
Cement a crown - do it yourself?
Answered by
Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. - Dental
Questions in the Dental Health forum are answered by Dr. Jerome Tsang and Dr. Jerome Bogin. Topics covered include bridges, cavities, crowns, and x-rays.
Cement a crown - do it yourself?
by zillionth, Jun 25, 2007 12:00AM
Is it possible to recement a crown myself? I just can't see having to pay $85 to glue a tooth back in!
Doctor's Answer
by Jerome Bogin, D.D.S. , Jun 25, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 25, 2007 12:00AM
I would not do it yourself for a number of reasons. You may think you are saving $85 in the short term but may be doing damage that will cost you alot more in the long term. Do yourself a favor and don't play dentist. Let the professionals do their job.
1. dental cements are not "glue". Glue is toxic.
2. Crowns come off for a reason. It is likely there is something wrong with the tooth underneath.
Why are you being charged to reset it? I've had a couple pop off before and my dentist never charged me to reset it. He considered that part of the cost I originally paid for what was supposed to be a permanently cemented crown.