It is very difficult to comment without seeing clinically and X-ray. Curettage is done for a gum problem, when there is a separation of the gums from the tooth and a pocket has formed. Curettage bring back the diseased/inflamed gum into a healthy condition.
Pertaining to the cavity, that is due to an internal problem of the tooth due to tooth decay. So, at what stage your tooth disease is, needs to be evaluated. If it’s is advanced, both the treatments might be required
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A proper diagnosis of your complaint needs to be set up after clinical and X-ray examination