“How do you treat an exposed root of a tooth?”
I am a 27 year old female. I want to know how do you treat an exposed root of a tooth?
7 Answers
I think you mean exposed pulp? It depends if the tooth was vital then you can place a pulp cap and sedative filling to help the pulp heal itself. Many times is a various exposure due to excessive decay it will need root canal therapy unfortunately. Some are electing for extraction and placement of dental implants as opposed to root canal therapy.
You need to visit a dentist. If you actually have an exposed root, there are several types of treatment ranging from desensitizing to root canal therapy depending on symptoms and severity.
Is it sensitive? How much of the root is exposed? Is it unsightly? I would first want to try and determine why the gum receded. Toothbrush issues and biting issues can cause gum recession. Trying to minimize future recession hopefully. For sensitivity, your dentist can apply one of several medicaments. A gum specialist or periodontist may be able to readjust the gum to the correct height or add a gum graft.
I would restore the tooth with a composite, which is tooth colored and will blend in with the shade of your tooth. This protects the root (and nerve) from further damage.
Dr. T.
Dr. T.
There are many ways it can be treated. We have to first find the reason for the exposure. It could be from grinding or brushing hard. You would need to have it evaluated by a dentist.
I don't know the whole story here. Some areas of exposed roots can be recovered with your own gum tissue, and the results can be long lasting. But other reasons for why the root became exposed could change my answer. This question could be better answered by a periodontist dental specialist, if you are that concerned.
Good Luck!
MDSDDS
Good Luck!
MDSDDS
It depends on the amount of exposure. We can do a gingival grafting, bringing the gingival tissue up or down, treat the exposure site with a desensitizer agent, and then place a binding agent. Use high concentration fluoride and calcium triphosphate toothpaste, etc.
