Half of my molar, the actual tooth around the filling, is loose a month after a root canal. Can the tooth be saved if half of it is falling out? The other half and the filling are intact?
It is unlikely it can be saved. Given that the loose half is still attached to the gum and bone, to restore the tooth properly would require gum/bone surgery to expose enough tooth structure for a crown. A crown requires a 2 mm height of sound tooth structure all the way around the tooth for ferrule effect. Additionally 1.5 mm is required for physiologic space between the edge of the crown and the skin attachment. The gum/bone surgery would remove at least 4.5 mm of bone height which would expose the furcation of the tooth. Once the furcation is exposed, the prognosis for the tooth becomes very poor. Extraction and implant or bridge would be indicated.
Why does my neighbouring premolar tooth feels loose post lower first molar extraction?
Apart from the disruption due to surgery, since teeth stabilize each other, removing one—especially a molar—allows a little more “play” in neighbors. If you’re not having pain or swelling, go ahead and eat normally.
What can I do if my tooth fell out and now I have a hole?
The hole will fill up with tissue . Sometimes this takes 6 to 8 weeks . The beginning of tissue formation is a blood clot which you don’t want to disturb the first 24 hours because that is what will initiate the healing process of tissue making . So the first 24 hours stay away from anything hot because it will disrupt the clot and you will end up with a dry socket which is very painful and you will need to visit a dentist , but either way of course you should see a dentist . Also do not drink with a straw the first 24 hours and if you smoke do not smoke at least for 24 hours . After 24 hours rinse with warm salt water to prevent an infection and keep the area clean . When you see a dentist they will determine why you lost that tooth . If it’s from periodontal disease , the they will assess your other teeth . If they can be saved by treating the periodontal disease then I would suggest that to prevent you from loosing other teeth . Your post treatment will be determined by your dentist after determining the prognosis of other teeth , or if you have other missing teeth . You will then be given a list of treatment options . You will then decide which treatment option you would choose . If finances are not an issue probably the ideal treatment would be implants . If you don’t have enough bone then you may need a bone graft as well . If you choose an affordable option then a removable partial would be the chosen treatmentt . Of course you can decide to have implants at anytime in the future if you choose to and a partial denture would be a good option if the missing teeth are in front of the mouth and you are concerned about the esthetics of missing front teeth especially if they are upper teeth ., then you would need a partial denture while you are getting implants . The first stage of implants is the actual implant that goes inside the bone . It usually takes 4 to 6 months for osteointegratio to take place which is the formation of bone around the implant , so you would not have any teeth in that area until you you are at the right stage to get a dental crown ,
Only half of my daughters loose tooth came out?
Your friend is probably right. As a parent this seems like a big deal (it is your baby!)... but from a dental perspective its not that bad. Especially she's not in pain. I assume that there wasn't an infection beforehand - just a typical loose tooth for a girl her age. Her body will puch out those few remaining fragments over the next few weeks. If she does tell you it starts to hurt, or if it looks like there is swelling around it have it checked out right away! Good Luck!
How do I pull out a loose molar?
You need to see a dentist to get it extracted. Even loose teeth can be very painful to remove and needs to be done under local anesthetic. Molars, even if they are loose, can be locked in to the bone because of the root anatomy and may not come out easily. They may need to be sectioned with a handpiece and taken out in separate pieces (which is less traumatic that trying to force it out in one piece). Dentists have elevators and different forceps for different teeth. These instruments have been sterilized for your safety - the dirty pliers from your toolbox is not a substitute. It is also advisable to get the extraction done under the care of a dentist to manage complications such as bleeding and infection, and therefore, a medical history is very important to review. The dentist will take x-rays to assess the level of difficulty of the extraction and discuss with you the informed consent for extraction.
My cheek has a half dollar size swollen lump that is very hard and sometimes painful after root canal ?
Hi. Im sorry for your problem. I have answered the same endo question a couple of days ago, Im just gonna paste it here: in endo, Pain goes out when: 1. the cause of infection is taken out 2. the surrounding area is not infected By the way, as we were taught in dental school, there are eight criteria on when to obturate (seal) the opened tooth as for the final stage of the root canal treatment. These are the eight: 1. No more pain in palpation of the area 2 No more pain in percussion (knocking on the tooth with the instrument) 3. No more foul odor 4. The root canal should be dry (no suppuration or pus or exudates) 5. No radiolucencies in the xray. 6. Properly tapered canal (pertaining to the mechanical preparation of the canal in the xray) 7. Negative in culture test for bacteria (optional) 8. Tooth is not mobile (doesnt shake or move in the socket) So, practically, the tooth should be painless before it is closed. because the process of root canal treatment is to "kill" the tooth intentionally to keep it in the mouth. Which means it cannot feel anything because it is "dead". Success of root canal treatment is subjective (even if it is done perfectly, but as to the studies it is 97% successful). Disadvantage of root canal, even if properly done is that the tooth becomes a little bit brittle, so be careful not to bite on hard crunchy foods because the tooth may loose its elasticity because it will become dry for it is "dead". Sometimes, the person rejects the tooth, for Immune reactions which are unexplained but it occurs only in a small percentage and not significant. To remind you, pain shouldnt be felt after the treatment. In root canal treated tooth, pain comes in if there is a mistake done by the dentist. ***and about the novocaine, if the numbness persists, then the dentist may have "overshot" and hit a major blood vessel or a nerve. and the needle used was not strerile. Please go to another dentist for secon opinion, because I think your endodontist had done something wrong
Can a tooth rot and eventually fall out on its own?
It is my experience that the teeth remain rooted in the bone and slowly erupt and decay. Eventually the root reaches a point that the root tip is free of the bone and be picked off the surface with the fingers.In the answers Dr. Shukla mentioned that the tissue can grow over a retained root. If the root was infected this causes some major problems. The point where the infection exits the bone can cause major problems. Infections draining into soft tissue spaces can cause some major and sometimes dangerous infections. If the infection exits the bone and gum directly into the he mouth a fistula (gum boil) develops. This is painless once the infection drains, but it is an infection and should addressed.
Do molar teeth grow back again at the age of 18?
Human beings are “Diphyodont” , i.e. any animal with 2 successive sets of teeth, initially the "deciduous" set and consecutively the "permanent" set.We have 3 types of molars: 1st molar, 2nd molar, and 3rd molar in both the upper and lower arches. Once a permanent tooth is lost, it can never regrow, at least for us humans.(Reference: Wheeler's Dental anatomy, physiology & occlusion. 9th ed.)(Photo courtesy: https://chamodinim.wordpress.com/)The 1st molars erupt into the mouth around 6–7 years of age. The 2nd molars erupt around 11–13 years of age. Finally, the 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) erupt into the mouth around 17–21 years of age.So, I suspect you are talking about the 3rd molars (wisdom teeth).
Can I pull out a really loose adult tooth?
Yes you can do it’s fully mobile tooth, but I will suggest you better u visit dentist for extraction because u can’t do properly it can cause infection.Commonly loose tooth causes because of Diabetic Or for Poor Oral Health.. Visit Dentist to protect other tooth.Gum Problem or Gingivitis & Periodontis:Gum is the supporting & which surrounding tooth. Gum disease, also known as Gingivitis & Periodontist, is an infection of the gums that surrounding the teeth structure. It is also one of the main causes of Bleeding gum & tooth loss among adults. There are two major stages of Gum disease: Gingivitis and Periodontitis. Gum disease can increased space in between tooth, causes increase gap in between tooth. If this problem is untreated the it can cause tooth loss.Bleeding gum, Know causes & treatments[/caption]Causes of Gum disease:Gum disease can be caused by a number of factors, but poor oral hygiene is the most common cause. Mainly Dental Plaque & Calculus causes Gum problems. Your mouth is full of bacteria that combine with saliva to form a sticky film known as plaque, which builds up on your teeth. This plaque later becomes hard on the tooth,its call Calculus. When you take food or drink high in carbohydrates (sugary or starchy foods), bacteria in plaque turn carbohydrates into the energy they need, producing acid, this acid causes irritation of gums, making them inflamed & gum disease.Periodontal infections are usually mixed, most often involving anaerobes such as Treponema denticola and Porphyromonas gingivalis. The microaerophile Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans causes a rare form known as localized Juvenile Periodontitis.TO KNOW IN DETAILS ABOUT THIS PREVENTION, RISK FATOR & TREATMENTS CLICK HERE
How do you get a really wobbly tooth out when it’s stuck to the gum?
Removal of a really loose tooth is dependent on your age. If it is a deciduous (baby) tooth it is being held in place by a soft tissue connection. Using steady pressure pulling away from the gums will slowly separate that connection. The pain level is slight but it may take several tries.A rapid movement to the side will remove the tooth quickly. There is a slight increase in the discomfort but it lasts only for an instant. Using the fingers to rapidly push the tooth to the side will work. It may take a few tries.Floss may be tied around the tooth. It must be tight and firmly tied. It may even slip under the edge between the tooth and gums, which is good. You or someone can rapidly pull on the tooth to pop it out.There are a number of creative ways to remove a tooth involving string or floss and possibly duct tape. The tooth is tied to another object of which is not under yout control (door knobs, car bumpers or taped to bowling balls or boulders. These are not for the feint hearted so you might want to go back to the first three methods.If the tooth is an adult tooth, you have a major periodontal issue. Attempting to remove the tooth on your own might sever the nerve and cause an abscess if it doesn't come out. You also risk breaking off a root tip. The root tips on these teeth are well attached to the bone and fracturing the tip might require surgical removal. Although it may be done yourself, it would be best to see a dentist and have the whole problem appropriately addressed.