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Root canal post exposed. What are my options? What happens if I leave this untreated? (photo)

melgodinezApr 20, 2017
My bottom left tooth had a root canal done that I never got a crown on. About 3 months ago the tooth chipped away and now there's hardly any tooth left.. I have a large hole with 2 silver posts sticking out. What are my options?

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Dr. Desiree Yazdan, DDS
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Answered on Apr 25, 2017
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Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, DDS
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Dr. Michael Mazaheri, DDS
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Answered on Apr 24, 2017
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Michael Mazaheri, DDS

Hello, Following a two visit root canal temporary restoration is placed after the cotton pellet unless the tooth is left to drain. If the temporary seal has come out please keep the area clean and see your dentist for followup. Sometimes the temporary filling (white color) may look spongy...

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Kourosh Maddahi, DDS

Hi:Contact your dentist and let him/her know about the white gum.  If the silver cap is a temporary crown it might be exerting too much pressure on the gums.Best,Dr. Maddahi

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Navid Zamani, DMD

HI, thanks for sending your question. While any previously treated tooth with a crown is susceptible to cavities, most likely the pain may not be necessary due to presence of caries. At times root canal treatments may be required to be retreated due to infection settling in. Its important to see...

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