On Wednesday, my oral surgeon referred me for a root canal and sawed off the jagged part of my tooth. I needed an emergency appointment because the gum had grown over my tooth by Saturday. The referred dentist broke the remainder of my tooth off when placing a dental dam on it. After two more trys, he was able to secure the dam on my capped tooth beside the afflicted area. Is it common for a dam to break a tooth like this? Shouldnt the surgeon have known the structure of the tooth when he examined it three days prior? I am really concerned that this refered dentist accidentally did something wrong. I will not dispute or disrespect the service because I am grateful for it, but I would like to know if something was done with poor judgement, just for my own knowledge. I have an appointment with my regular dentist for an extraction on Thursday. The tooth was cleaned and temporarily filled and I am still in pain now. I am extremely exhausted of taking pain pills (14 codeine pills prescribed Saturday morning, 7 left). Is it reasonable for me to ask for another prescription before Thursday if needed? Will he prescribe me something stronger than Codiene after the extraction?
Hi, Thanks for posting the query, I don't think, dental dam break tooth, this could be due to improper placement.  You can continue with the medication and continue with the treatment as mentioned by the Dentist. Take care!