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

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

Tarsys Loayza, DDS, MSc · Answer

Hello! Thanks for sending your question. Yes it is because that can generate an infectious process. 
Good Luck.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:It is harmful to leave the root of the broken tooth, since there can be infection in the area.Best,Dr. Maddahi

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