Had root can al done 2 years ago. Couldnt afford crown at time bc of no insurance.Temporary filling came out 7 months ago..rest of tooth broke off to gum line. Now in pain and swollen. What do i need to do?
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It sounds like your dentist's advice was accurate. It is not necessary to do a root canal every time you do a crown. Some teeth will do fine after a crown and may never need a root canal. When we realize that the decay is "dangerously close" to the pulp, we will advise a...
Short roots are not a problem unless you have significant mobility with those teeth. If that is the case you may need to see a specialist and consider dental implants. Slight mobility is to be expected with short roots. A dentist would have to determine how much mobility is...
Sounds like your new crown may be hitting too hard. Have the dentist check the bite especially in the chew cycle. Additionally, you may be grinding or clenching your teeth which would need some attention. Your dentist can help you out with that.
