Dental help: Crown fell off molar root canal.....8 years ago. (Photo)

July 18, 2015
Asked By:chrisatoledo in Los Angeles, CA

Looking for guidance here, not criticism...Im a 29 y/o male and I lost the crown off my 1st molar root canal about 8 years ago leaving a stump. Over the years, the stump started losing small pieces until nothing was left except a jagged tooth shard and some tooth chunks stuck in the gum. (See photo) I have never felt pain in the area. Im curious as to what my options are as far as what to do now and to know what could happen if I don't get this fixed soon. Thank you!

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July 19, 2015

Answer: Hopeless tooth

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July 19, 2015

Answer: Hopeless tooth

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July 20, 2015

Answer: Broken down tooth

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July 20, 2015

Answer: Broken down tooth

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