What should I do about my root-canal tooth whose cap won't fit right?!
Question:
What should I do about my root-canal tooth whose cap won't fit right?
I had a root canal, then the dentist informs me I need a cap.
I didn't realize they grind the tooth down SO much in order to place the cap on. Well, my cap kept falling off, so I said to myself, forget it. So now I've gone about 5 months w/ this bare, ground down tooth. What is going to happen? Will the tooth get cavities? Will it crumble? Will I need to get it pulled? I'm embarrassed to go back to the dentist. HELP!
Answers:
Go back now!!!
don't be embarassed, the dentists work is partially at fault too -- give them a chance to correct it.
I had a cap fall off, and even though it was only off for about a month, my other teeth had begun shifting to compensate.
Letting it go can restult in cavities, infections, abcesses and pain that you won't believe. Better to make the appointment and get it fixed than end up having other teeth pulled, or end up with a need for oral surgery. Its a pain in the jaw, the a** AND the wallet!