Cavity toothache

2023-07-30 07:37:26
Pain in back side of upper teeth and cavity, Is this done by filling or I go for root canal treatment please suggest me.
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It's important to consult with a dentist for a proper diagnosis and treatment recommendation based on your specific situation. Pain in the back side of your upper teeth could be due to various reasons, including cavities, dental decay, or even other issues like gum problems. The decision between a filling and a root canal treatment depends on the extent of the damage and the condition of the tooth. Here's a general guideline: Filling: Fillings are typically used for small to moderate cavities or areas of dental decay. If the pain is caused by a small cavity and the decay hasn't reached the inner pulp of the tooth, a filling could be a suitable option. A filling involves removing the decayed portion of the tooth and filling the space with a restorative material. Fillings are most effective when the tooth's structure is still relatively strong. Root Canal Treatment: A root canal treatment is necessary when the inner pulp of the tooth is infected or damaged. This is usually indicated by severe pain, sensitivity to hot and cold, and sometimes swelling. If the pain in your back upper teeth is severe, throbbing, and persistent, it might indicate pulp involvement. During a root canal, the infected or damaged pulp is removed, and the tooth is cleaned, filled, and sealed to prevent further infection. Root canal treatment is aimed at saving the tooth when it would otherwise need to be extracted. It's important to visit a dentist as soon as possible to get a proper diagnosis. They will examine your teeth, take X-rays if needed, and recommend the appropriate treatment based on the extent of the problem. Ignoring dental pain or delaying treatment could lead to more severe issues and complications. Remember, only a dentist can provide you with a definitive diagnosis and recommend the best course of action for your specific situation.

Answered2023-08-09 05:35:07

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Di have any lingering pain when you eat anything hot or cold? Have you ever experienced spontaneous pain or so much pain that you took painkillers? Tap on your affected to and see if the tooth hurts. If all these answer Yes you need RCT ( an x ray would give a more clear picture). You could also have pain while eating due to food enlodgement but that necessarily would not mean you require An RCT!
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Get an X-ray of your tooth

Answered2023-07-31 16:35:17

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treatment depends on how deep the cavity is, that will be confirmed by x ray. After that your dentist will suggest you.

Answered2023-07-31 13:08:29

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Without xray difficult to tell.

Answered2023-07-31 04:10:24

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Filling & Root Canal both can be the option which can be decided only after X-ray , which will show the extent of caries if it has reached to your nerve/pulp of teeth Root canal is the option, if it’s superficial it will go for filling .
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Get your teeth X-ray done

Answered2023-07-30 09:39:03

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Hello, if your are feeling pain while chewing then go for root canal treatment
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Go for Xray first

Answered2023-07-30 08:20:16

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Good evening. Kindly visit your dentist without any delay when you are having pain. Also please don't take repeated pain killers to subside pain. That's not advisable. Get a x ray done and consult your dentist regarding management of that tooth.
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Take x ray first
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please don't do self medication in the form of pain killers

Answered2023-08-02 12:31:29

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Hi, The picture clearly shows a decay. From the picture, it will be difficult to tell if you require a filling or a Root canal treatment. Looks like a filling might be sufficient. I suggest you meet a dentist and get an RVG x-ray to know the extent of the tooth decay.

Answered2023-08-01 07:57:18

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Hello If pain is thr,Thn rct is best option but it ll decide after Xray

Answered2023-07-31 02:26:23

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If pain is there, then most probably RCT is required. Visit a local dentist for physical evaluation, x ray and treatment (as required).

Answered2023-07-30 11:51:38

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The treatment would depend upon the clinical symptoms and the extent of the cavity as revealed by the XRAY/IOPAR. If you are having sensitivity to hot and sweet foodstuffs, and /or pain after biting or during chewing, it is an indication to go forward with a ROOT CANAL TREATMENT followed by a cap in the concerned tooth. This should be correlated with radiographic analysis for knowing the cavity depth-if it has reached the centre of the tooth-the pulp or is very close to it, go forward with RCT immediately . If there is sensitivity to cold foodstuffs only, and the radiograph reveals the cavity to be away from the pulp, a restoration/ filling would be fine.
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Get an IOPAR of the concerned tooth done. Visit a good endodontist nearby to get your clinical symptoms and XRAY evaluated and correlated to progress with the necessary treatment.

Answered2023-07-30 10:21:40

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If pain is there u have to go for RCT Visit Near by dentist chamber👍

Answered2023-07-30 09:54:34

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