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
Answer: A bridge or implant will do it! Hello there! Not to worry this is not an uncommon situation. The retrieval of the remaining piece of tooth is quite simple and painless. Your dentist will NUMB the area, so you won't feel a thing. Once the root is delicately retrieved, using special dental instruments, you can replace the missing tooth with an implant (costly) or a bridge (a lot less costly).
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Answer: A bridge or implant will do it! Hello there! Not to worry this is not an uncommon situation. The retrieval of the remaining piece of tooth is quite simple and painless. Your dentist will NUMB the area, so you won't feel a thing. Once the root is delicately retrieved, using special dental instruments, you can replace the missing tooth with an implant (costly) or a bridge (a lot less costly).
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Answer: Broken off at gum line It is most likely you need an extraction and bone preservation graft followed by an implant with a crown or a fixed, cemented, bridge.Another restorative option is a removable prosthesis like a retainer with a false tooth on it.The surgical removal of the hopeless tooth can be performed under sedation so that you are not aware of the process.Doug Jopling, DDS
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Answer: Broken off at gum line It is most likely you need an extraction and bone preservation graft followed by an implant with a crown or a fixed, cemented, bridge.Another restorative option is a removable prosthesis like a retainer with a false tooth on it.The surgical removal of the hopeless tooth can be performed under sedation so that you are not aware of the process.Doug Jopling, DDS
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October 12, 2018
Answer: Broken tooth As many have mentioned, a tooth broken to the gumline will likely need to be extracted. Before the dentist performs the procedure, he/she will give you adequate numbing to the area so you won't feel pain. Then, using thin instruments, the dentist will wiggle and elevate the tooth out of its socket. If you are particularly anxious about your procedure, I would consider asking your dentist if he or she offers any sort of oral sedation (like Xanax) or nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help you during your procedure. Hope this helps!
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October 12, 2018
Answer: Broken tooth As many have mentioned, a tooth broken to the gumline will likely need to be extracted. Before the dentist performs the procedure, he/she will give you adequate numbing to the area so you won't feel pain. Then, using thin instruments, the dentist will wiggle and elevate the tooth out of its socket. If you are particularly anxious about your procedure, I would consider asking your dentist if he or she offers any sort of oral sedation (like Xanax) or nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help you during your procedure. Hope this helps!
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July 30, 2018
Answer: Most likely an extraction in your future That wire is the metal post your dentist placed to reinforce the stability of that crown that broke off. Need to have that broke tooth (root) removed. An implant or a bridge will be your best options, unless you already have multiple missing teeth, then another cheaper way is to get a partial denture will replace all of the missing teeth in that jaw.
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July 30, 2018
Answer: Most likely an extraction in your future That wire is the metal post your dentist placed to reinforce the stability of that crown that broke off. Need to have that broke tooth (root) removed. An implant or a bridge will be your best options, unless you already have multiple missing teeth, then another cheaper way is to get a partial denture will replace all of the missing teeth in that jaw.
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July 27, 2017
Answer: How is removal of a broken tooth done Thank you for your great question. First of all I want to reassure you that after getting the area numb, the only thing you will feel during procedure will be pressure, NO pain. Just like in removal of not broken tooth, doctor will wiggle it from side to side to loosen the ligament and make it easier to be removed. Depending how and where it broke, doctor might use a handpiece to remove a small amount of bone around a broken area to get access to the tooth. In any case you will not feel pain.
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July 27, 2017
Answer: How is removal of a broken tooth done Thank you for your great question. First of all I want to reassure you that after getting the area numb, the only thing you will feel during procedure will be pressure, NO pain. Just like in removal of not broken tooth, doctor will wiggle it from side to side to loosen the ligament and make it easier to be removed. Depending how and where it broke, doctor might use a handpiece to remove a small amount of bone around a broken area to get access to the tooth. In any case you will not feel pain.
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