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Cavity and time progression
How much time is taking from a tooth hole to reaching the pulp? I have no sensitivity till now but tooth hole occur and filling is not possible for impacted tooth (wisdom) i guess..can you tell me how much time to get it reach the the pulp and cause pain...how many months or year can be taken for progression ?what is your idea by seeing this pic?how many months can be taken
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Exact time cannot be predicted but comparing to the other teeth the progression will be fast .I suggest extraction of the teeth at this stage itself than having it done after getting pain.
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In this photo I can see your upper 3rd molar is impacted and it is touching the adjacent tooth. It is better to extract the tooth as soon as possible. Because it not only gets decay and pain but also it will make the adjacent tooth also decayed. So you should maintain your 2nd molar , if you didn't extract the 3rd molar, in future two teeth will get effected
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extraction of impacted 3rd molar
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Hello ma'am, there is no defined rate of cavity progression. But it is better to get it treated as soon as possible before any symptoms appear.
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visit your nearest dental professional for better evaluation.
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Don't wait just visit a dentist .Theres no definite time for cavity progression.sometimes cavity looks small from outside and is quite deep when seen in xray. Better consult soon and get filling done if possible
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Wisdom teeth can be filled as it has erupted already... If pain starts extraction is needed as RCT is not possible at extreme corner
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visit dentist for immediate permanent filling.. or later on its difficult to keep the tooth
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don't delay . once pulpitis pain starts it must b extrcted
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
There is no fixed time to predict it.
It's better to get it out, as this tooth is non functional, there will be no harm,if you wait, it will in turn spoil the adjust tooth which is important and functional.
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Dr. Rima B
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Ambala
There is no fixed time frame for a cavity to progress from the outer tooth layers to the pulp, as the rate of progression depends on multiple factors such as oral hygiene, diet, position of the tooth, and individual susceptibility; therefore, it cannot be accurately predicted in terms of months or years.
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consult a dentist at the earliest for direct evaluation and appropriate management rather than waiting for symptoms to develop.
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maintain oral hygiene
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
There is no way to tell how soon the cavity can progress. I would suggest you to take the tooth out as soon as possible. Do not wait for pain.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
Hello
We can't predict the rate of cavity progression, it can be rapid or slow
But it is always better to get it treated before hand
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