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Super gluing a dental crown (not recommended)

Having a dental crown or veneers fall off or become loose is annoying at best.  There are several reasons why dental crowns fall off or become loose. The purpose of this post is not to determine why this occurs but on how to temporary secure it until you can see your dentist. Parker Dentist Dr. James DeLapp and Dr. H. Candace DeLapp provide Family and Cosmetic dental services for their patients in the Highlands Ranch, Denver, Castle Pines, Centennial, Lone Tree, Greenwood Village and Ken Caryl area of metro Denver.

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What to use (only “if” necessary)

As a general overview it is not recommended to use Super Glue or similar type adhesive to bond on a dental crown or filling. “If” you cannot see a dentist immediately(please try) here a a few more acceptable type of temporary adhesives you may consider using:

• Temp cement found at grocery store or pharmacy
• Denture adhesive
• Toothpaste

With most of these materials you will only get intermittent adhesion at best. Your dental crown could still fall out or you could swallow or inhale it. As a general rule “do not sleep” with denture adhesive or toothpaste used as a temporary cement.  These “could/will” loosen and can be inhaled (very bad) or swallowed (not great either)! One of the more difficult elements for this is getting the crown aligned properly prior to temporary cementation.  Try it on and take it off several times before applying any temporary adhesive.  Remember your best choice is to have a dentist either temporary cement it or use a stronger cement. If you do not feel comfortable in doing this… do not try it!

What “NOT” to use

As a general rule… Super glue is NOT recommended for use. Getting glue on your fingers can bond the crown to your finger. It can be removed but it certainly can complicate the process. It can set too fast and the crown is high in the bite. It appears to our Parker dentist that more things can go wrong with this type of material than can go right!

Your best choice

Your best choice is to see your dentist as soon as possible. Cavities can get underneath crowns and this should be addressed or identified. Remember the above choices are stop-gaps only.  You will need to see your dentist ASAP to have you dental crown professionally cemented or attended to. Please feel free to contact us for an appointment at (303) 694-9740.

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