Should I have my crowned molar tooth extracted or is it worth saving?

Question

I had a crown done on one of my molar tooth about 10years ago. However for the past 2 years I have been getting tooth ache and severe pain in that crown. I have been to the dentist who x-rayed the area and has established that an instrument had been broken inside the tooth whilst the crown was done and is still there. I also get an abscess in the area which has to be treated with antibiotics.

Amber Garcia, DDS · Answer

You have two options. Have a root canal done (or redone if it's already treated) or remove the tooth. It's always best to save your natural teeth if possible.

Patric Cohen, DDS, FAGD · Answer

Sometimes this can happen and it usually doesn't cause a problem. However, in your case you have two choices, take the tooth out or endodontic therapy involving surgery. I am a bit believer in trying to save teeth if possible .

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:
Unfortunately without an X-ray and photo it is difficult to give you accurate advice.  Please post photo and X-ray of the area.
Best,
Dr. Maddahi

Andy Shieh, DMD · Answer

If the tooth has chronic inf croon and abscess repeatedly, I’d recommend extraction to eliminate the infection in that area permanently. If you have a broken endo file broke inside in one of your root canals, that is very challenging to repair. Prognoses very poor. Lose the tooth and plan for a bridge, partial or an implant.

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Should I have my crowned molar tooth extracted or is it worth saving?

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