0
If your gums heal over a broken tooth can the partial tooth be left in the socket?
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Your gums can always heal over the roots and stay put however that leaves bacteria trapped and it will eventually cause infection and can end up being real painful. Your best bet would to have it removed now because the longer you wait, the harder it will be to extract and much more expensive.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoWell, practically it can be left behind under the gums.
However the possibility of infection at a later date cannot be ruled out
Taking it out is a very very simple procedure. Therefore I would advise it to be removed.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
If you have a broken tooth can you put on a crown and leave the tooth in your gums?
yes, you can get a crown on your broken teeth. But, i recommend you to try and get the broken tooth pull before it cause problems in the near future. It can cause nerves problem and then you will have a bigger problem.
When you lose a tooth is there still some bone deep inside the gum?
The root of a tooth extends under the gums and is anchored in your jawbone. When you have a tooth pulled, there is a hole in the jaw where the root of the tooth was. This is called the socket. When the dentist pulls the tooth out, there may be chips of bone left over in the socket. The dentist has to break the tooth away from the jawbone in order to make the tooth loose so it can come out. Sometimes when the dentist pulls the tooth out, the tooth can break and a little bit of the root can be left in the socket. The dentist will try to get this out by drilling down into the jawbone with the drill to loosen the broken tooth root. If the piece of root is too close to the sinus (upper tooth) or jaw nerve (lower tooth), the dentist may decide it is best to leave the piece of root in the jaw.
What does tooth replantation entail?
the dentist or oral surgeon will first administer a local anesthetic to numb the patient's gums. He or she will then reinsert the avulsed tooth in its socket and anchor it within the mouth by installing a splint made of wire
You are having 5 teeth pulled to be fitted for a partial is there a device to wear while gums heal?
Sure you can get an appliance called a treatment partial while your socket sites heal. Biggest problem with the treatment partial is that it will be bulkier than your final partial. I make them for my patients all the time while they are healing. Good luck.
How do you get bone fragments out of your gums after tooth extraction?
It is best to let your dentist remove these fragments. It is most likely pieces of a tooth rather than bone. Rinsing with warm salt water will help the healing of your gums. After a tooth removal, as the inflammation goes away and your gums shrink, some fragments may push their way through the gum. This is usually related to a tooth that was broken during its removal. Follow up with your dentist any time you experience something unusual after a procedure.
What is the part of the tooth above the gums?
The part of the tooth above the gum is the sulcus this is the neck of the tooth.
Does tooth bleaching cause any harm to your gums?
Most tooth bleaching products are not harmful to your gums. If you notice any soreness or changes in your gums after using a tooth bleaching product I would stop using it and contact your dentist right away.
What surrounds the tooth to hold it in place?
your gums.
How do you clean your gums?
Gums can be cleaned with toothpaste and a soft tooth brush. Gums can also be cleaned at the dentist. Gums can also be cleaned with purchased products made for the cleaning of gums.
Each tooth is surrounded by specialized mucous membrane known as the?
gingiva (gums)
Had a tooth pulled 2 days ago was feeling fine but now there is a lot of pain in the gums where the tooth was is it infected or is this normal?
This is probably normal if your gums hurt.
What is dental trauma?
Dental trauma is injury to the mouth, including teeth, lips, gums, tongue, and jawbones. The most common dental trauma is a broken or lost tooth.
