Loose dental crown - should I leave it and wait for it to fall out?

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So I have a dentist I’ve seen multiple times since January in regards to this. I have an upper front tooth that has had a root canal that is loose. It has been loose since January, and has progressively gotten more loose. My dentist says the post is loose, and he needs the crown to fall out before he can repair. He’s tried pulling it out with no luck over the summer. I have an appointment in 2 months. Does it seem wise to leave it as it is and wait for the appointment?

Patricia Moezinia, DDS · Answer

Honestly, waiting for it to fall out is not the solution. First, an x-ray should be taken to see if the mobility is not due to a periapical process. If it is only the post that is mobile there are different ways to remove it, depending on the material of the post and if it is definitive or temporary.

Roberto Arce, DDS · Answer

You should see a dentist. If the crown is not sealing correctly over the tooth there is no protection and it can cause decay under the crown.

Loose dental crown - should I leave it and wait for it to fall out?

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