I had a root canal on my tooth (between molar and canine) 2-3 years ago. It was never suggested to me to get a crown after the root canal. Last Saturday, my tooth cracked in half. The front half doesnt move, but the back half moves easily. There wasn t much pain initially. I went to the dentist Thur for a cleaning/exam. There weren t any appointments available until Sept 26 - which is when I was going to have an extraction and prepare for bridge. Last night and today there has been a lot of pain...mainly on the gumline on the side that is very loose. Is there anything I can do now, being that it is the weekend and no dentist is open until Mon? Can I pull the loose half?
Hello, Thanks for query, After root canal one should go for crown to safe the tooth and for its long life. But it is not your fault as dentist had not suggested you for the same. The decision of your tooth depends on the X-ray that we could save it or u need to go for extraction. I suggest you to please do not try to remove any part of the tooth and take appointment as soon as possible. In case of pain take analgesic medicine. Vishal JainVitaldent