Is It Normal for a Post to Show at the Bottom of a Tooth?

February 23, 2013
Asked By:Viola1234

I had a root canal done 2 weeks ago and post put in recently. The dentist filled in my tooth and told me at some point I will need a crown. Now at the bottom of the tooth, in the middle, I can see the post sticking out and when I run my tongue over it I can feel it, I would say 1mm of it is sticking out. I called my dentist and asked if it is normal, the receptionist said yes it is normal. But is it really normal?

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March 18, 2013

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March 18, 2013

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February 28, 2013

Answer: Concerned about Post in Tooth Showing

February 28, 2013

Answer: Concerned about Post in Tooth Showing

February 28, 2013

Answer: Post showing

February 28, 2013

Answer: Post showing

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February 27, 2013

Answer: Post sticking out.

February 27, 2013

Answer: Post sticking out.

February 27, 2013

Answer: It is not normal for the post to stick out of the top of the tooth.

February 27, 2013

Answer: It is not normal for the post to stick out of the top of the tooth.