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I had a rotten back tooth now it has cracked in half and is loose, the dentist sa9he can't help i need a surgery procedure at a hospital?
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Neglect: By neglecting your problem you have gotten to the point where surgical intervention has been recommended. You have an infection that requires immediate treatment. Please do not ignore ther advice given to you by a competent professional. Find an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon now. Time (delay) is not your friend in this case.
Answered 5/2/2019
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