What is the worst that coukd happen.if a tooth breaks off at the gum line and the roots are left (never extracted)? There is no pain with broken tooth at all and no sensitivity to biting, hot or cold. Root canal was done previously.
September 28, 2016
Answer: Just because it doesn't hurt... Does high blood pressure hurt? Does diabetes her? No, but they can reek havoc on your body and in extreme cases kill you… The same is true of your broken tooth root, root canal or not. The following will likely happen if the root is not properly removed Infectionswellingbone losspain You should strongly consider replacing that tooth with a dental implant as well to prevent the bone loss, shifting of the teeth and premature aging.
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September 28, 2016
Answer: Just because it doesn't hurt... Does high blood pressure hurt? Does diabetes her? No, but they can reek havoc on your body and in extreme cases kill you… The same is true of your broken tooth root, root canal or not. The following will likely happen if the root is not properly removed Infectionswellingbone losspain You should strongly consider replacing that tooth with a dental implant as well to prevent the bone loss, shifting of the teeth and premature aging.
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