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Pain from a broken tooth. it's opened my gums back up. what should i do?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Take care of it: Your broken tooth is irritating your gum see your dentist to fix the problem you can't go around with a broken tooth as it can create many other problems.
Answered 6/10/2013
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See your dentist: And they very well will refer you to an oral surgeon to have the tooth removed - sounds like it is not restorable - broken at gum line for some time and gingiva partially covering, now opening up again.
Answered 6/21/2017
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Get diagnosed: See your dentist asap. You could have a periodontal and/or endodontic problem w possible infection. An x-ray and proper diagnosis will determine if the tooth is salvageable. Don't neglect the need for professional care. In the interrim, take an anti-inflammatory to help, like advil (ibuprofen).
Answered 6/10/2013
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