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Advice for RCT

2019-06-25 18:11:00
I have done OPG and wanted to know what is the further way out. Can Root Canal Treatment be done or extraction is the only way out?
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Hello,      You have got decay in 3 teeth. All 3 can be saved by doing RCT followed by placement of crown. Visit your nearest dentist and get it treated.
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visit a dentist and get it treated. Regards.

Answered2019-06-28 14:45:34

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You have not mentioned which teeth is troubling you at present. If the tooth is the third molar....get it extracted. If it is any other tooth with cavity.... Get RCT done.

Answered2019-06-27 15:45:13

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Yes root canal can be done with ceramic cap upon it for stability and maintainence of teeth

Answered2019-06-26 10:37:30

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Yes RCT can be done

Answered2019-06-26 08:31:11

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Hello, Yes, Root Canal can be done and tooth can be saved.
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Visit your nearby dentist

Answered2019-06-26 04:08:06

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Hi whether you are talking about lower right or left side rct can be done and tooth can be saved.

Answered2019-06-25 18:22:05

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Root canal treatment can be done to your lower right and left teeth. Three teeth of yours got decay and involving the teeth nerves you can get them saved by getting root canal treatment Asap...
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try avoiding to chew hard food

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