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
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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