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Carefully retrieve the crown from your mouth so that you do not drop it or swallow it. If you have already swallowed it, you are not in danger, but the crown will need to be replaced. If you have lost the crown, you can coat the tooth surface with an over-the-counter dental cement (available at many pharmacies) to temporarily seal the area until a dentist can repair it. Losing a crown is not a true dental emergency. Still, you should contact the dentist so the crown can be repaired. The dentist can tell you what to do and how to care for it until you can get it fixed. Your tooth will be weak, possibly sensitive, and at a greater risk of decay until the crown is fully prepared so do not delay in contacting your dentist for a solution. If no pieces have chipped off of either the tooth or the crown, you should be able to set the crown temporarily back in place. Contact a dentist and do not attempt to reattach the crown if the crown is filled with hard material or a portion of your tooth, rather than mostly hollow. Your crown may be attached to a metal post, and it is hard to fit the sharp tip into the right place, especially if the crown is on a molar. Contact your dentist for the best guidance. Keep the crown in a secure place until you can reattach it, so that you don't lose it. Avoid chewing on tooth that lost the crown until you can reattach it. This will help prevent tooth decay and any further damage to the tooth.

Summary: Get the crown out of your mouth. Call a dentist as soon as possible. Inspect the tooth area and crown. Be cautious until you can reattach the crown.


Look for products that advertise as being “smoothing” and frizz-reducing and that contain hydrating ingredients, proteins and nourishing oils. These will give your hair a big moisture boost and encourage your hair to lay flat and look smooth. Check the labels for ingredients like Argan oil, keratin, avocado oil, vitamin E, Moroccan oil and coconut oil.  Avoid clarifying shampoos and conditioners, which strip your hair of moisture and result in limp, dull hair.  If you are regularly using smoothing and straightening tools and products, use deep conditioning treatments at least once a week to restore your damaged strands.  If you dye your hair, choose a straightening shampoo that includes the ingredients sodium laureth sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate. These will help preserve the color. These products are a must for those with dry or frizzy hair, but anyone trying to achieve a sleek look should get a good one. Serums smooth the hair cuticle, add shine, and protect your strands from environmental damage.  Look for serums with Argan or Moroccan oil and avoid those that have a high percentage of alcohol in them. Alcohol can be very drying. Use sparingly, especially since people with thin hair will need to use far less serum on their hair than those with thick hair. Blow drying and flat ironing your hair can cause significant heat damage if you aren't using a product to protect it. These products often come in spray bottles and require that you spritz them on before using heated tools on your hair.  Sometimes thermal protectants are advertised as “heat activated” products, but they are essentially the same thing – they are designed to protect your hair from heat damage.  Look for thermal products that will also help to protect against humidity and tame frizzy strands. These products will help set your sleek strands, add shine and prevent frizz. Many of the “shine” finishing sprays on the market contain silicon, which is harmful, so look for versions that are silicon-free.  Hairspray with a light hold functions well as a finishing spray, especially if you can't find a silicon-free finishing product.

Summary: Obtain smoothing shampoo and conditioner. Invest in a smoothing serum. Buy a thermal protectant. Buy a finishing spray.


A CD stores information just beneath the label. A scratch that tears through the label usually destroys the CD permanently. Fortunately, scratches are more common on the reflected side, and that's where toothpaste comes in handy. The laser that reads the CD needs to bounce evenly off the smooth, reflective surface. Toothpaste is just abrasive enough to wear down scratched areas to a smoother surface. Small scratches and scuff marks are much easier to repair than deep gouges. Some CD repair services can repair the disc with a special buffing machine, but these are hard to use without causing damage. Even if you can't see them, tiny flecks of dust on the CD could gouge out new scratches when rubbed with the toothpaste. To prevent this, hold the disc under cool, running water and rub it with a lint-free cloth such as cotton or microfiber. Always rub directly from the center to the edge, never in small, circular motions or along the circular pathways. Only wash the reflective side of the disc.  If the CD is very dusty, gently spray it with canned air first. If the CD is visibly greasy, use rubbing alcohol or a CD cleaning solution instead of water. Only an actual "paste" will work, not a gel. If convenient, choose a "whitening" or "tartar control" toothpaste. These tend to be more abrasive, which will help polish the CD. You might be able to look up your toothpaste brand online to find the "RDA," a measure of abrasiveness. A high RDA toothpaste usually makes a smoother surface, although that's not always true.
Summary: Check both sides for damage. Wash the CD with a damp, lint-free cloth. Choose your toothpaste.