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Duplicate tooth fell down
Yesterday while having dinner, my duplicate teeth fell down which was kind of cap to my cavity tooth. Now it doesn't hurt anymore but my question is whether to have another tooth or should I not?
Please advice
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you need to visit a dentist and get it checked. get an x-ray done. if there is infection to the root of the tooth, get it treated. then get a crown placed over it. if there is no infection then you can directly go for crown placement.
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi,Please get the same cap fixed fast as more the delay cap will not fit.Even though there is no pain still it is very important to put the cap.
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
you definitely need to get it re-cemented if it fits or another crown needs to be fabricated and fixed ASAP.Regards,Dr Sumanmakam,dental arts,jayanagar,B'lore.
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Dr. Rajat Mehndiratta
Dentist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Greetings patient,
Your question ain't precise or clear but I'm assuming the complaint is regarding a dislodged cap given to you previously for a decayed tooth. Well if that is the case let me help you guide you behind the reasons we give a cap?
there are two main reasons for giving cap or crown over a tooth
1. after a root canal treatment of a decayed tooth: in a root canal treatment the decayed pulpal spaces or blood vessels and nerves are removed due to which the normal hydration of teeth is removed. Due to which the tooth becomes dry and brittle like a china dish so eventually in order to prevent its fracture under severe stress while eating something hard a crown or a cap is given.
2. when major tooth structure is decayed due to cavity or bacterial decay a.k.a. caries. so again in order to prevent fracture either of tooth or filling, we cover it with a crown.
Next Steps
visit a prosthodontist (specialist in crowns and bridges) ASAP
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get a replacement before it fractures
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Dr. Sidharth Bhatia
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hi
Ya you should get any missing teeth replaced and cap should be replaced in case out
It's basically to maintain equilibrium in upper and lower jaw
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Artificial teeth are usually fixed on top of your natural teeth and they protect it. In addition they help you to chew your food better. Without this artificial tooth, your natural tooth that was underneath can fracture easily.
Next Steps
visit your dentist and get a replacement done to keep your natural tooth safe.
Health Tips
do not delay the treatment. one hard awkward bite can fracture that tooth. stay with soft diet till you get the cap fixed.
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