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and I wasn't sure if I HAVE to get it replaced or put back in? It was first a root canal about 3 years ago, then crowned last year.

I popped a piece of gum in last night while I was at a banquet and my tooth fell onto my tongue, stuck to the gum. The whole thing, crown, post and all. It's not very noticeable, top left 4th from the front, and I really don't want to waste my time or money getting it put back in or replaced. Not to mention how sensitive to pain my mouth is.

Is it okay to just leave it alone? I am 20 years old and have very bad teeth (runs in the family, both sides) so I know this unfortunately won't be the last one.

Any suggestions on what I should do? Does it need cleaned out by a dentist or anything?

2007-05-06 13:26:28 · 6 answers · asked by Just Me 7 in Health Dental

I know I need to get to the dentist sooner or later, I have a cavity on the same tooth on the opposite side, but I work 730a-5p M-F and cannot find time to make an appointment in the immediate future.

2007-05-06 13:28:01 · update #1

I didn't have to pay for the root canal or crown, paid 100% by insurance, so it's not like I am out of any money on it, and don't see a need to have it replaced. But I will try to call and make an appt. to have it looked at and cemented over or whatever.

2007-05-06 13:52:02 · update #2

6 answers

It probley doesn't hurt since you have had a root canal, but you spent all that money on the tooth, I wouldn't leave it out too long to many things could happen, then all the money you dropped into this thing will go down the drain. Most drug stores sell a temporary cement material, try putting it in to make sure you have the right fit befor you put the cement in it, that should hold you over until you can get into the dental office but I wouldn't wait anylonger than 2-weeks.

2007-05-06 13:42:24 · answer #1 · answered by Angel Kisses 2504 3 · 0 0

confident my mouth is done of crowns. I even have had some fall off. i would not bite on that the tooth in case you may help it. It shouldn't harm as you probable had a root canal, it is the reason it is a non everlasting crown together as you watch for the everlasting crown to be positioned on. the only genuine danger is that in case you chew some thing no longer straight forward on in basic terms that the tooth and fracture the basis, then it is going to ought to be pulled. besides the undeniable fact that, it is particularly, very no longer likely to ensue in in basic terms sooner or later. So devour, in basic terms devour sluggish and intently. you may bite mushy stuff like, pasta, or bread and you'd be large. in case you saved the temp crown then the dentist can in basic terms glue it returned on. They use vulnerable glue on purpose so it is straight forward to eliminate while it comes time to place the everlasting one on. They fall off quite and it is a hassle-free ingredient, do no longer complication approximately it and devour.

2016-12-28 15:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

somehow, you need to get to the dentist. Check to see if they make emergency appointments. Your health and teeth are more important.

2007-05-06 13:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by kallmetigger 4 · 1 0

YVONNE,

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO SEE THE DENTIST AND TAKE DAY OFF TO SEE THE DENTIST. NOT A STRANGE REQUEST.

2007-05-06 13:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0 0

Your dentist will cement it back in place.

2007-05-06 16:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin H 7 · 0 0

you better go to the dentist. if you just leave it its going to catch cavities and then you're going to have to pull it out

2007-05-06 13:47:27 · answer #6 · answered by tha last don 5 · 0 0

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