A member asked:

I am told that a certain tooth root is fractured. i feel no pain. does this always mean an extraction?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Consult your DDS: In some cases, extracting the tooth or broken root makes the most sense. Only your dentist can decide if the tooth needs to be extracted or may be saved.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/26/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Compromised Tooth: A broken tooth, painful or not, has a very guarded prognosis. Your dental team can best advise you if it should be saved or extracted.

Dr Rubenstein agreed

Answered 10/25/2015

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A member asked:

I am told that a certain tooth root is fractured. i feel no pain. does this always mean an extraction?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Rubenstein agreed

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