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Is it harmful to leave the tooth root inside the gum when the crown of the tooth has broken away?

Is it harmful to let the gum grow over the remaining tooth root?

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Dr. Tarsys Loayza, DDS, MSc
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Answered on Jan 16, 2018
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As long as the existing crown did not break or have recurrent decay there is a possibility that you can keep it.  I would take the recommendation of your dentist.  Good luck.  

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