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abu47
Oct 9, 2011, 06:03 PM
Tooth #29 broke partially, the dentist saya I need a crown, but to do that I need a root canal a post, crown lengthening and the crown, is this worthy? Should I get it pulled? Please advice

Allenda
Oct 10, 2011, 02:24 AM
The only problem with "just getting it pulled" is that there will be a hole where once a tooth was and being #29 it could possibly be in plain view when you smile. But of course this is a purely esthetic issue and nothing more, Having one missing tooth can cause others nearby/upper counterpart also to lean forwards, backwards, sideways, extend become elongated. As there would be nothing there to hold them back. I personally would recommend taking the root canal and post + crown option.