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I had a root canal with crown and post. The post has broken 2 times in one year.

May 15, 2017
Asked By:pesto66 in Atlantic City, NJ

Last night it happened again and I almost swallowed it. I am thinking of asking my dentist for a partial refund, cut my losses and find a new dentist. I am afraid if it happens again I might swallow it. Any advice or comments will be welcome. I hate to leave his practice, but thinking it might be necessary.

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May 19, 2017

Answer: Broken post and crown

Joseph H. Hidalgo, DDS
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Answer: Broken post and crown

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May 16, 2017

Answer: Post and crown

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
May 16, 2017

Answer: Post and crown

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS

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