What to do when a tooth breaks off and only the root remains

The tooth is broken off only the root if it can be retained, usually need to undergo root canal treatment, crown restoration, if not retained, then need to be extracted.
1. Retention: If the root is of sufficient length, it should generally be retained as much as possible if it can be retained, but root canal treatment and crown restoration are required. If the root is not long enough to be exposed to the gums, orthodontic traction, crown lengthening, etc. may be needed to expose the root more.
2. Extraction: If the root of the tooth is not long enough to be restored, or if the inflammation of the root is uncontrollable, then it cannot be retained, then extraction may be an option.
It is recommended to go to the hospital in time and give targeted treatment or therapy under the doctor’s guidance when the tooth is broken and only the root is left.