I have a crown that came off, and the root canal below is exposed and I'm eating on it, what's my risk?

Question

I plan on having this fixed, but i'm really in no financial situation. IT doesnt hurt a lot, just uncomfortable eating some harder foods. My old dentist screwed me bigtime, and did some real crappy work. If any of you have had this happen, what did you do, and how long can you go until I'm risking some kind of infection of some sort?

Thanks!

Answer 1

just dont chew on it to much, go to dentist in next 3 days

Answer 2

in case you nonetheless have the crown, push it decrease back on the the tooth. you are able to desire to ensure that the crown is going on the right way, so push gently. If it does not pass on the style you first place it, attempt turning it till you detect the right way. do no longer bite on it and it would stay in place till the following day. in case you had a root canal on the the tooth, there rather should not be any discomfort because of the fact there is not any nerve interior the the tooth. i'm uncertain I comprehend what your undertaking is while you're having discomfort. If the discomfort in from the gum, you need to use Orajel or Numzit, yet whilst the discomfort is from the the tooth, you are able to take Motrin or another discomfort reliever. The prescription dose of Motrin is 800 mg, 2 to 4 cases the counseled over-the-counter dose, so take what you like. The dentist will recement the crown if he can. If there's a concern different than purely the cement letting unfastened, he might might desire to make a sparkling crown.

Answer 3

There's no way to predict when infection will set in. You have a very high risk for abscess. Buy a temporary adhesive, such as Tempanol, at the market/pharmacy. Clean the tooth well, dry it thoroughly and apply the compound according to directions. Avoid chewing on the affected side. If you already have the start of an infection, this won't prevent or cure it so act fast.

FYI: There's no such thing as a Dental Nurse. We nurses do not go into Dentistry and I don't appreciate someone representing themselves as being in the same profession that I am and passing themselves off as a nurse when they are, in fact, not.

This questioner is not in the U.K. You are not a nurse here. Your little badge and certificate are not a nursing license even in your country.

Answer 4

a delicate question. we all had our own experiences with dentists. i had mine -- she really did not fix anything..but she charged none the less...c'est la vie...part of life experiences. here is what you can do --whether or not you will do it depends on you --if you have the time, the knowledge, some funds etc. a) do you have the x-rays and all the receipts from the old dentist b) if yes, write a letter to the dentist association -- registered mail and complain c) after you receive your replies -- decide whether or not it pays to go to the small court d) is the sum significant, is there a time limit, do you have written records and proof
last but not least -- visit a new reliable dentist --have some x-rays, have a written opinion etc. those are the legalistic means of dealing with the issue...as far as your dentistry is concerned -- only a professional could assess the situation --visually and after some x-rays...good luck and good health...i have a similar situation -- and I have just undertaken step a and b...and waiting like you for new funds...to fix it...hope it helps.

Answer 5

The root canal filling material is NOT designed to withstand oral fluids and it will start to leak. After a few weeks, you'll have a failed root canal in addition to your missing crown. If you delay replacing the crown, the tooth is likely to move and it might be difficult or even impossible to get the crown back in place.

Answer 6

I had a regular filling fall out, and let it go for about six months because i was so broke, and when I went back to the dentist, it was beyond repair, so they had to pull the whole tooth. That doesn't bother me, but if you don't want them to pull, I would say get it fixed ASAP

Answer 7

Just remember that the mouth is teeming with bacteria. You might get an infection that WILL have to be treated right away.
I saw a program on Discovery Health yesterday and this guy had an abscess and didn't get it treated. The infection went into his jaw, down his neck and into his chest and he died.

No kidding.

Answer 8

you could end up with a perapical abscess with food getting trapped in the canal you should try and get it fixed before you end up in pain........give the area a good brush keep it clean and rinse with salty water if its the only thing you can do...and there is such a thing as a Dental Nurse here in the UK I spent two years at Uni and have a badge and certificate Thanks...........

Answer 9

if any foreign objects get into that root canal cavity then infection will set up, you should have that fixed immediately, before a major surgery is required.

Answer 10

I ran into the same problem two years ago....So far no problems.....Hoping the post holds till I can get It fixed. Every time i get the money to fix them something else (dental wise )comes up... Good luck!!