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[|Human|] i am 66 years old and i just pulled a primary or deciduous tooth from lower right side about 4 teeth back from center and there is a small piece of the root hanging tough in the gum and perhaps attached to jaw bone. there is no adult tooth below.  what will happen if i just let area heal at this point?
[|AI|]  HiT hanks for the query. If there is a small piece of root sticking out of the gum and is not removed with the tooth then it should be removed. It is important as if it is left as it is, it can get infected due to food lodgment in that area and can be a cause of pain. So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated so that he can do a clinical examination and if needed can also take an x-ray. He can remove the root piece and advise you a 3 days course of antibiotics for avoiding any chance of infection Hope this helps. Take Care!