My root canal treated tooth broke off. Should I go to a dentist right away or wait?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I was having food this morning and the front half of the back tooth broke off. But, this tooth is dead because I got a root canal about six years ago. I have no pain or discomfort on the tooth or around the gums but you can see black stuff which I am guessing is the filling they used on my tooth. I am feeling the edges of the remaining tooth snag my cheek a bit. I want to know if I should go to the dentist today or if it can wait.
Please help.
Hello,
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Your problem is too minor. You can wait up to one month for further treatment. In case the sharp edge does hurt, do visit a dentist and get it rounded. It will just take three minutes for that procedure. The treatment you require for this is the placement of a crown on that particular tooth. The dentist will do a crown cutting and place a crown made up of zirconia partial metal fused ceramic or fully ceramic. Your dentist will tell you further what to do.
I hope this helps.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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