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Tooth problem
If tooth pains while byting food and too much sensitivity to sweet ..is the filling is necessary or root canal.there is no swelling or pain in night.tooth only pains while byting food.tooth already has fillings from 3 or 4 years.how to decide whether root canal is required or fillings
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it needs x ray diagnosis , if caries is not deep then only filling is sufficient but if the caries has involved blood supply of tooth the tooth then rct may be required . or if there is just food logment the filling have to be replaced
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Please remember there are various factors involved for the same condition. Firstly get an x ray done and your dentist will evaluate if there is any secondary decay below that filling.
Accordingly post both clinical and radiographical check up a diagnosis would be made and then the treatment can be discussed.
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please visit a dentist ASAP and save the tooth rather then delaying and getting it extracted
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