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Tooth decay/ cavity

2017-09-13 07:50:34
Tooth decay/ cavity in the last tooth of lower teeth set. What treatment should I take or do.
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IF ITS A 1)WISDOM TOOTH (i) NOT A VERY DEEP CAVITY WE CAN FILL IT WITH TOOTH COLOUR FILLING. (ii) DEEP CAVITY THEN EXTRACTION 2) ITS A SECOND LAST MOLAR (i) SMALL CAVITY CAN BE FILLED (ii) DEEP CAVITY REQUIRES A ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
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KINDLY TAKE AN X-RAY FOR THE SAME

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Hello First an x ray is required for the cavity And if it's not deep then you can go for a filling and if it is deep then rct has to be done
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