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Both side wisdom tooth is decaying
I brush my teeth twice a day but still my wisdom tooth is decaying (last teeth in the mouth) both side. I don't want it to get extracted at this point in time.
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Go for opg xray to determine the extent of decay.
Depending upon xray findings we can decide what to do.
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Hello dear...
Is it decaying....or just swelling of gums only...
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send clear pics of that teeth and gums region and text me...
Health Tips
two time brushing will always help...
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It all depends on extent of decay, location of wisdom tooth, ease of instrumentation, anatomy of the root etc etc. in saving or curing the decay of the teeth.
Chances are there that it can be saved but it should satisfy the dentist in the above mentioned criterias.
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If you are afraid of going in these times then you have to follow strict instructions as both the sides are involved.
Health Tips
-Do warm saline rinses thrice a day daily after each meal.
-Brush twice a day daily.
-Avoid sweet intake as it will worsen the condition.
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See it's very difficult to clean last tooth since brush doesn't reach there properly . And the anatomy f tooth they have deep grooves where food gets stuck very easily gets decayed fast. If its n a situation to get t filled go for t or else extraction . Rct is mostly not advised there since last tooth roots ll b mostly curved.
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if u don have pain then don do anything jus rinse your mouth with mouth wash Colgate plax can be used 7 ml twice daily gargle n rinse it . don eat r drink after using mouth wash for another half an hr. please do flossing and proper brushing technique . but once lock down s over u have to visit dentist n take treatment . please try not to eat much sweets n extreme temperature food. n even hard food also .brush twice daily
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Does it hurts? If it's just a cavity you can get it filled.
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you can get a OPG to see the extent of decay
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Do not postone treatment as it can lead to infection.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Get an OPG done.
It's not that everytime wisdom tooth has to be extracted.
Sometimes even filling or RCT can save the tooth.
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visit a local dentist.
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