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2022-06-13 08:47:30
I had a filling done almost 10 years ago and my new dentist said it might be a botched filling because it shows cavity in xray beneath it  and he asked me to wait and watch the tooth because currently I am not in pain and it might not be right to operate the tooth when it has no symptoms whatsoever but he said it might require a capping and a root canal in future, so would it be wise to wait it out could the cavities stop progressing ?
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Please share x ray of concerned tooth. If any periapical changes are visible we must proceed with RCT. If not wait and watch.

Answered2022-06-15 02:57:21

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till no syptoms like increased sensitivity or pain no action is recommonded.
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Kindly visit nearby dentist for further followup.

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No treatment is required until you feel any symptoms. In case you feel any kind of pain kindly visit to the dentist for check up.
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Maintain good oral hygiene

Answered2022-06-14 12:23:11

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