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I had a root canal treatment before 15 years ago and doctor put cap on my tooth but now my cap has fell out it is necessary to put again? If i get delayed than what happened ? Is it dangerous ?
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Yes, a root canal treated tooth needs to be capped,otherwise it will break &a after which it will have to be extracted.
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