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Tooth decay and broken

2017-03-20 13:10:08
I had tooth decay and half of the tooth broke while eating? Is it advisable to remove it or wait till pain comes?
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first get the xray done after that it will be clear it needs restoration or root canal treatment
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please visit restoration or root canal specialist for either cases

Answered2017-03-21 06:43:12

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Hello, visit a dentist and get it checked. get your X-ray done.the tooth can be saved if there is any infection get the treatment done followed by a crown.if the tooth can not be saved, get it removed. do not wait for pain.

Answered2017-03-21 04:28:57

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Get the treatment done immediately mainly for two reasons, if the tooth can be saved it should be done at the earliest and It will definitely pain one day or the other, there is no merit in bearing the pain and then getting it ectracted
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Hello, Waiting only complicates things.you need to visit an Endodontist and check if RCT can be done to save your tooth.Regards,Dr Sumanmakam,Dental arts,Jayanagar.

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Hi,Please get a x ray done to evaluate the depth of cavity & either it will require root canal or has to be removed depending on the tooth structure present. Do not wait till pain comes .

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