Tooth Broken to the Gum Line

August 8, 2010
Asked By:amoureux_de_chocolat in Chicago, IL

I had a tooth that cracked and I ended up having a root canal and a crown. About a year ago the tooth cracked off at the gum line. I'm scared to death of the dentist and haven't gone to have anything done with it. However, it now has what feels like a wire coming out of the socket. Can anyone explain how they'll get the rest of the tooth out? Maybe if I know what's going to happen I'll finally go and get it taken care of

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Answer: Most likely an extraction in your future

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