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i went to the dentist over a year ago for an extration and after the dentist tried to pull it he said the root was too strong. Now I'm sitting there with half my tooth gone and he tells me i have to go to an oral surgeon beacuse he couldnt go any further!i cried of just the thought of the pain again but he said the tooth would push its way up as my gums started to heal.Well it hasnt and im afraid its an infection growing under there. Can that happen although my gum is healed and my tooth is not exposed?? I just want to know so i can push to go and get it removed but only if its necessary lol..
Nicole - That dentist was totally wrong. A broken off tooth is an accident waiting to happen. A tooth will never push itself up higher. You need to see a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon to remove the remainder of the tooth before you get a major infection. Do not put this off. The longer you wait the chance of having a problem will grow.
So find a surgeon to remove the remaining part of the tooth.
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| Comment | thank you very much!! i figured it did'nt make sense lol..i've been having headaches on the left side of my head and sharp pains in my lower left stomach..the tooth that was removed was on the left side.. i pray i dont have an infection..thanks agin for your advice.. | ||
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Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
Expertise
I am a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and I am available to answer questions related to tooth extractions, implant insertion, facial recontruction, facial and oral tumor removal, TMJ dysfunction and various successful treatments, including surgery if all else fails, and occlusal discrepancy requiring orthognathic or jaw surgery.
Experience
Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicine for over 20 years. Assistant Clincal Professor and State University School of Dentistry.
Organizations
American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Education/Credentials
BA -University of Connecticut
DMD - University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Awards and Honors
National Honor Society (OKU), Philadelphia County Dental Society, Mosby Book Award, Oral Surgery Honors, Summa Cum Laude
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