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I'm wondering how long can you wait to get a root canal finished?
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Depends: If a pulpectomy had been performed you should not wait more than 1-2 months. Even after root canal treatment is completed you still need to have the permanent restoration placed on the root-canal-treated tooth. Without a crown a tooth can fracture more easily. A catastrophic crack can render a tooth useless and needing extraction. Don't wait.
Answered 12/5/2013
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