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One of my front tooth is dead and has been for the pas 15years ,now it is painful and i have never had anything done to it,what should i do now?
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Infection: Tooth may be fractured or the untreated nerve may now be infected. See an Endodontist, a root canal specialist, who can tell you if tooth is salvageable or if it has to be removed/replaced.
Answered 4/30/2020
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