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Broken teeth are painful and can be very embarrassing. They can also be challenging to deal with, especially if it is the result of an accident or other traumatic event. When your tooth has a broken root, you may feel like there is not much that you can do. Fortunately, this isn\u2019t entirely the case. Whether you have a broken root on a permanent tooth<\/a> or your baby tooth has fallen out and left its root exposed, you still have options to deal with the issue effectively. Typically, when we refer to a broken tooth root, it means that the pulp canal containing vessels and nerves \u2013 has been compromised. So what exactly can you do? Let\u2019s take a closer look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who is this article for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This article is for patients who have been told that the root of their tooth is broken, fractured, infected, or not supporting the crown properly. It is also useful for patients with pain while biting, gum swelling, pus, repeated crown loosening, deep crack, trauma history, or a tooth that has broken near the gumline. A broken root needs proper diagnosis before deciding whether the tooth can be saved or must be removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a broken tooth root?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A broken tooth root means that the crack or fracture involves the part of the tooth below the gum and inside the bone. Sometimes the visible crown of the tooth looks normal, but the root may be cracked. Root fractures may happen due to trauma, old decay, heavy bite, large posts, previous root canal treatment, or long-standing cracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms may include pain while biting, swelling near the gum, pus discharge, a gum boil, sensitivity, crown loosening, bad taste, or discomfort that comes and goes. Some root fractures are difficult to detect early because the pain may be mild or intermittent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How is a broken root diagnosed?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The dentist may examine the tooth, check mobility, test the bite, probe the gums, take an X-ray, and advise CBCT if the fracture is not clearly visible. Diagnosis is important because treatment for a crown fracture, root canal infection, gum abscess, and vertical root fracture can be very different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can a broken tooth root be saved?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, yes. If the fracture is limited and enough healthy tooth structure remains, the tooth may be saved with root canal treatment, post and core, crown, or periodontal treatment. However, if there is a vertical root fracture, split tooth, severe infection, or very poor remaining support, saving the tooth may not be predictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of cracked or broken teeth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Craze lines.<\/strong> These are tiny cracks that only affect the outer enamel. Craze lines are common for adults. They are shallow, cause no pain, and are of no concern beyond the way they look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Fractured cusp.<\/strong> When a piece of a tooth\u2019s chewing surface breaks off, it\u2019s called a fractured cusp. It usually doesn\u2019t cause much pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Cracked tooth.<\/strong> A cracked tooth means a crack extends from the chewing surface vertically toward the root. Early diagnosis is important in this case to save the tooth. A cracked tooth left untreated will get worse as time goes by and can result in a loss of the tooth. Early treatment is essential in saving cracked teeth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Split tooth.<\/strong> A split tooth is usually the result of a long-term cracked tooth. It is identified by a crack with distinct segments that can be separated. A split tooth cannot be saved intact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Vertical root fracture.<\/strong> These cracks begin in the root of the tooth and extend toward the chewing surface. Often, they show minimal signs and symptoms. Many times, they are discovered when the surrounding bone and gum become infected.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    When is root canal treatment possible?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Root canal treatment may be possible when the pulp is infected or exposed but the root is structurally restorable. After root canal treatment, the tooth may need a post and core and crown to regain strength. The dentist must check whether the fracture has extended below the gum or into the root before promising the outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Get Root Canal Treatment for broken tooth root<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If your tooth is badly broken and you can\u2019t see any way that it can be saved, you may want to consider having a root canal done. Root canals <\/a>are sometimes necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed, infected, or dies due to a broken tooth or tooth fracture. When the root has been seriously damaged, your dentist<\/a> might recommend that you have a root canal instead of a root filling or crown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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