{"id":1589,"date":"2024-05-22T00:53:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T04:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=1589"},"modified":"2024-06-26T17:12:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T21:12:51","slug":"root-canal-filling-fell-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/root-canal-filling-fell-out\/","title":{"rendered":"My Root Canal Filling Fell Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I did not return to the dentist after getting a root canal last September. I still can\u2019t afford a dentist, but the cover on the root canal tooth fell off. When I looked at the tooth in the mirror, I could see a metal rod that moved when I touched it. I don\u2019t want to swallow the rod, but is it safe to remove it myself? Thanks. Drew<\/p>\n<p>Drew,<\/p>\n<p>If a root canal filling or crown falls off, see a dentist promptly instead of trying do-it-yourself methods.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Root Canal Filling?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1592\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1592\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dental-emergency-root-canal.jpg\" alt=\"Root canal treatment steps, including opening the tooth, removing the infection, adding a post, filling the tooth, and covering it with a crown\" width=\"400\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dental-emergency-root-canal.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/dental-emergency-root-canal-300x271.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A dental crown is the final step to protect a root canal tooth and prevent reinfection<\/p><\/div>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:281\">Following a root canal, a dentist will replace the infected tooth pulp with a filling material. This filling needs protection to prevent future infection from saliva and fluids. If the filling gets compromised, the tooth can become reinfected, and you might need another root canal to save the tooth.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"5:1-5:39\"><strong>Protecting Your Root Canal Tooth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"7:1-7:56\">Dentists keep bacteria out of a root canal tooth with these steps:<\/p>\n<ul data-sourcepos=\"9:1-12:0\">\n<li data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:126\"><strong>Metal Post and Filling:<\/strong> Insert a metal post into the tooth for extra support and fill the tooth with dental bonding.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"10:1-10:96\"><strong>Temporary Crown:<\/strong> A temporary crown over the tooth provides immediate protection.<\/li>\n<li data-sourcepos=\"11:1-12:0\"><strong>Permanent Crown:<\/strong> A permanent crown offers a durable long-term solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-sourcepos=\"13:1-13:99\"><strong>What Happens If Root Canal Filling Falls Out?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:154\">If your root canal filling comes loose, get it replaced by a dentist ASAP to save the tooth and avoid another root canal. Don\u2019t pull the post from your tooth or wait until it falls off. Arrange financing or payment plans for your dental care and save your tooth.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"17:1-17:154\">Schedule an appointment with a dentist for an exam and X-ray do assess the condition of your tooth and treatment recommendations to save it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I did not return to the dentist after getting a root canal last September. I still can\u2019t afford a dentist, but the cover on the root canal tooth fell off. When I looked at the tooth in the mirror, I could see a metal rod that moved when I touched it. 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