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Is root canal treatment necessary for a broken tooth?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Before two weeks, a small piece of my tooth got broken. I have pain for a week. My pain is getting worse. I went to a dentist today and he took an X-ray. After taking the X-ray, he gave me two suggestions. The first option is root canal treatment and the other one is extraction. Is this really necessary? What is your opinion? I have attached the X-ray.

Kindly suggest.

Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). When a part of a tooth broken, it is generally treated by these two options and so your dentist has given you the right option.

If a small portion of the tooth is broken without involving pulp, then it is possible to go for core build without doing root canal treatment but in your case, the damage has involved near your pulp. It causes increased risk. It can cause pain and complications in the future. I suggest you kindly save it and you can go for root canal treatment as it is one of your important teeth.

Hope I have clarified your query.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At April 27, 2020
Reviewed At November 26, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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