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Tooth came off
I had a root canal in one of my molars two years ago. Recently while chewing that tooth broke and came off in pieces. Is it okay to just leave it like that.
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If RCT was done in the tooth, but capping was not done, there are high chances that the tooth fractures. Your case seems to be the same.
You need to get it checked properly as it is a source of infection in your mouth even if it is not causing any pain or trouble to you.
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Just visit your dentist and get it properly checked.
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After root canal treatment tooth generally becomes weak. That's why capping of root canal treated tooth is mandatory.
If capping is not done then tooth can break. Kindly attach some clear photographs of effected tooth for better evaluation.
If it's broken superficially then it can be repaired by filling and capping. But if it's too much damage then tooth can't be filled.
Consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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Dr. Dimple Bhatiya
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
No, there could be a possibility of having tooth structure/root still within which can lead to infections.
Better to visit nearby dentist. The treatment plan could differ based on the salvageability of the tooth.
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Visit nearby dentist
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Dr. Praveen Kumar
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13 yrs exp
Ranchi
A clinical examination will determine whether it can be saved or not. An X-ray might be needed.
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Visit an dentist
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Do not leave it like that
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