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Can caries detector die replace xray of tooth ...my dental filling is loose and whenever I eat cold and very sweet substance I get a little pain which last for 1 to 2 seconds
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Caries detector dye will only detect the remaining caries or cavity in the truth but no it cannot replace the x-ray of the truth. As you said if you have pain while eating cold and Sweet in the tooth which is filled that means there might be some infection underlying for that x ray needs to be done for a proper diagnosis and treatment
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Kindly visit your dentist and get the tooth checked and treated properly properly
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Do not rely on medications not do ignore it as it might give rise to severe pain
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To check the depth of the cavity iopars or xrays are important. Since you are complaining of sensitivity it's better to get one xray done of the tooth to gauge the depth of the cavity and also whether the filling present is intact or not and accordingly get it replaced or repaired. Timely management of the same will prevent any future problems.
Caries detector dyes are more of a diagnostic aid. They can be useful in differentiating infected and healthy teeth, but cannot replace xrays.
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Visit your dentist.
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Hi sir,
Xray gives correct and approximate depth of caries whether itz near pulp or in dentin.. Well once itz diagnosed then the treatment is planned accordingly.. If pain is present n sensitivity to sweet.cold hot.. . It has reached pulp we call it secondary caries.. Well better start with initially with antibiotics n analgesics to stop further infection n pain.. N immediately visiting to dental doctor for RCT.. To save the tooth.
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Start antibiotic n analgesic
Visit to a doctor for further treatment n investigation....
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Nothing to worry. Takecare
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Go for xray.
Delay in treatment will result in pain and discomfort
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Dr. Gurpreet Singh
Prosthodontist
13 yrs exp
Mohali
It is reversible pulpiltis symptoms . In these cases filling can be tried but there are good chances of root canal
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See a dentist asap
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Avoid hot and cold beverages
Avoid sweets
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