Over time, does the remaining piece of root come to the surface by itself?

December 5, 2015
Asked By:joflip in West Warwick, RI

I had my upper left rear molar removed, but the tooth broke and a piece of the root is still in my mouth! i was told that the piece will work its way out by itself! true or false?

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