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Gum pain due to half broken tooth
My father is having pain in his left side gum, he says that there is a half broken tooth that hurt at the end of the gum. There was a mild pain for the past 10 days and it was kind of bearable but now it's hurting much.
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Get the tooth evaluated by a dentist if it needs removal or can be treated
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An xray is required to come to a diagnosis.
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Get an X-ray done.
Depends on how the tooth is broken.If there is enough cornal structure then RCT can be done followed by post and core.
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Visit a local dentist and get it Physically evaluated and an X-ray followed by treatment required,as soon as possible.
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Hie mam,
We need a X-ray to confirm whether we can save that tooth or not..
If we can save it na..root canal treatment is the best solution..if we can’t save it na.better go for extraction ma followed by implants or fixed partial denture
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Visit a near by dentist asap
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Yu can take painkillers as of now.. it’s only a temporary relief..
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Need an xray of that tooth . visit near by dentist for physical evaluation .
They ll advise extraction of that tooth if needed .
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pain killers gives u only temporary relief.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Your father needs to get an X-ray taken for the broken tooth. The pain in the gums could be due to infection. Meet a dentist and get the tooth examined and treated immediately.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Better get it treated.
Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation, x ray and treatment (as required).
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hii do a xray of the tooth
If it is broken we have to check if we can save the tooth with rct
If the crown is fully broken we have to extract the teeth then you can go for bridge placement or dental implant
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