Have you had a tooth break or an incomplete extraction in the past? If you still feel pain or see a small piece of tooth inside your gum, you might have retained root pieces — and they need attention.
At our clinic in Lokhandwala, Andheri West, we regularly help patients who come in with discomfort caused by small fragments of tooth roots left behind.
Root pieces are tiny fragments of the tooth’s root that remain lodged in the gums or jawbone after a tooth breaks or is partially extracted. While some are harmless if deeply embedded, others can cause infection, swelling, or chronic pain.
Leaving root pieces behind can result in:
Using digital X-rays and precise clinical techniques, we can locate and safely remove retained root fragments, often through a minor surgical procedure.
If you suspect you may have leftover tooth roots or are facing discomfort post-extraction, don’t wait. Visit our Andheri West dental practice for a thorough examination and a smooth, comfortable solution.
See a dentist promptly to restore it with a crown, filling, or implant, depending on the damage.
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