When your temporary crown comes off, whether it popped loose during lunch or slid off while you were flossing, the exposed tooth is suddenly vulnerable to fracture, sensitivity, and infection.
At Lakefront Family Dentistry in Lake Elsinore, Dr. Derek Hauser and Dr. Mark Phillipe keep one-to-two emergency slots open every weekday so adults, children, and seniors can turn a scary “my crown came off!” moment into a same-day rescue with a custom, permanent CEREC® porcelain crown milled in-house while you relax in our comfortable A-dec chairs.
Learn why a temporary crown can come off, the risks of waiting, the advantages of a one-visit CEREC solution, and the financing and PPO-out-of-network benefits our Patient Coordinators can help you maximize.
Why Temporary Crowns Fall Off
Common chair-side causes
- Weak provisional cement—designed to loosen easily for the final appointment; a sticky snack can pull it right off
- Short or over-tapered prep—if too much natural tooth was removed, the provisional has little to “grab”
- Recurrent decay or leaking restoration weakening the margins
- Parafunctional habits such as nighttime grinding or ice-chewing that shear temporary material
At-home triggers
- Caramel, chewing gum, or crunchy baguettes
- Floss “popping” straight up instead of sliding out sideways
- Temperature swings from hot coffee to ice water that stresses the cement seal
Why You Shouldn’t Wait
- Pain & sensitivity — exposed dentin reacts to air and cold drinks.
- Risk of fracture — without a protective shell, thin walls can crack; a small emergency can spiral into a root canal.
- Tooth drifts in days — adjacent teeth tilt, the final crown may no longer fit.
- Bacterial invasion —gaps allow decay, putting your future crown (and wallet) at risk.
Same-Day CEREC® Crowns: Lake Elsinore’s Best Cosmetic Dentists
| Traditional two-visit crown | One-Visit CEREC crown |
|---|---|
| Wear a fragile temporary 2–3 weeks | Permanent ceramic crown in only 2 hours |
| Two injections & two trips off work | One numbing, one appointment |
| Goopy impressions | Digital Primescan machine means zero mess |
| Risk of temp crown coming off again | No provisional, no second mishap |
CEREC technology lets Dr. Hauser and Dr. Phillipe scan, design, mill, colorize, and glaze a high-strength ceramic restoration that matches your smile—often before your anesthesia even wears off. You leave protected and pain-free the same day your dental crown came off.
Step-by-Step Emergency Workflow
- Call first—no walk-ins. Our coordinators triage your “crown came off tooth” situation, verify PPO benefits (or explain out-of-network estimates), and hold the next emergency chair.
- Comfort on arrival. Therapy dogs Trish, Nilla, or Stella can sit chair-side while we numb gently if they are not with an already scheduled patient.
- Digital diagnostics. Digital X-rays confirm the remaining tooth structure and rule out hidden cracks.
- Tooth clean-up & scan. Decay is removed, margins refined, then a 3-D Primescan captures the prep.
- Crown design & milling. While the CEREC milling machine carves your new crown from a tooth-colored porcelain Sirona block, you can relax with our calm and fun environment.
- Bonding & bite check. Final adjustments ensure a seamless fit; you’re eating dinner normally the same night.
Scenarios We Solve Every Week
- “My crown came off at lunch.” Sticky taffy pulled out your temporary—same-day CEREC crown seated before you go home.
- Travel tomorrow. A cracked molar under a temp crown – Dr. Phillipe or Dr. Hauser will design a reinforced porcelain crown you can confidently board a flight with the same day.
- Front temp crown popped off before photos. Digital shade-mapping produces an incisor crown that blends perfectly into high-resolution images.
- Crown came off over dental implant abutment. We fabricate a new permanent crown or retorque the screw, all in one visit.
Dental Financing & Insurance Made Simple
- PPO & unrestricted plans welcomed. We help you utilize out-of-network benefits; many insurers still reimburse 50–80 % on crowns.
- No PPO? No problem. Use our in-house Plan for Health (annual exams, X-rays, cleanings + 10 % off treatment) for patients with no dental insurance.
- Easy monthly payments through CareCredit®, Lending Club®, or Affirm®.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will a CEREC crown last?
With good hygiene and twice-yearly teeth cleaning, studies show 15–20 years or longer.
Does a same-day crown mean lower quality?
No. Absolutely not! CAD/CAM ceramics are as strong as lab crowns and eliminate errors from shipping or hand-layering.
Will my dental visit hurt?
Modern local anesthetic and electric handpieces keep the procedure comfortable; most patients report only mild post-op tenderness. Dr. Hauser and Dr. Phillipe are very gentle and understanding dentists with over 40 years of combined experience.
Can you reuse my old temporary crown if I can’t stay?
Yes, Dr. Phillipe or Dr. Hauser can recement a short-term fix, but drifting can begin within 24 hours. Permanent crowns are safer.
What if my temp crown fell off over the weekend?
Store it in a clean bag, avoid chewing that side, call first thing Monday for an emergency slot or leave us a voicemail and we will call you Monday.
Meet Your Lake Elsinore Same-Day Crown Experts
Dr. Derek Hauser, DDS
30 + years restoring complex cases; known for gentle injections and mastery of digital smile design.
Dr. Mark Phillipe, DDS
U.S. Army dentist veteran; blends surgical precision with a calming chair-side manner—perfect for emergency dentist visits.
Our entire team—hygienists, assistants, Patient Coordinators, and therapy dogs—treats you like family from the first phone call to the final bite check.
Are You Ready to Secure Your Tooth Today?
Whether your temporary crown came off, permanent crown came off your tooth, or you’re worried the dental crown came off last night, trust Lakefront Family Dentistry’s same-day CEREC technology and compassionate care.
Call (951) 244-9495 during business hours, leave a voicemail after hours, or submit a confidential HIPAA-secure form through our website after hours.
We’ll contact you and confirm an emergency appointment, explain your missing-crown options, and craft a permanent CEREC solution—often before the sun sets over Canyon Lake.
Don’t wait for pain, decay, or another crown mishap. Call us and we will get your smile back in one visit.
