Tooth roots still in my gum
Added: June 02, 2005 - 2:41 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Pasadena, MD
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Case Summary
Broken Tooth
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: Mar 2003
Last Cleaning: Mar 2003
Case Description
My tooth fell out, it has had a root canal and presents no pain. I'm hoping I can hold off until 2006 when my dental plan changes, and I can go out of network. I wouldn't think the stem roots will cause any serious health risk at this time? It is the purple one that needs pulling..
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Reply: Tooth roots still in my gum
added: June 03, 2005 - 2:18 AM
Purple doesn't sound good. Retained roots in the mouth, especially unsupervised (by a DDS), can be a sorce of a very serious infection.These infections can even be life threating. I would not let dental insurance dictate your dental care. Dental insurance benifits have not increased since the 1960's so dont expect it to help much especially if you been putting off alot of dental work. You should choose a dentist that you feel comfortable with and have confidence in. Most dentists, if not all can assist you with dental expence by working with a finance company. Good Luck and get that looked at,make the appointment today .Jeff Behar,DDS
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