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I have a tooth in the back that is a root canal procedure and never done anything, and now that tooth is a little loose.what now?please help

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Tooth: You will most likely need to get the tooth pulled - You need to see a dentist especially if pain and swelling around the gum

Answered 3/28/2018

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A member asked:

I have a tooth in the back that is a root canal procedure and never done anything, and now that tooth is a little loose.what now?please help

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracie Leonhardt answered

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