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Cavity filling question
My dentist filled my 8 moral tooth , she said i have initial phase of cavity and need filling.
I have a doubt, always cavity requires filling even if the cavity is in initial phase, we cannot do any kind of medication for that ans my 2nd query is will my tooth is weak now and how many years this filling will work?
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Once cavity is started on tooth, then you need to remove carious part and then filled it properly.
Fillings won't make your tooth weak, infact your tooth is more healthy now, and will function as it was doing earlier.
Still have queries then consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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Caries cannot be treated with any kind of medications you need to remove the carious part of tooth and restore it
restored tooth will funtion efficicently not like natural tooth but it will be optimized for its function and esthetics ,the mateiral used for filling will decide how long the restoration will last
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Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing teeth regularly, flossing once a day, and cutting down on sugar.
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No medication can be given for caries.
It is always better to get your tooth filled as the progression of the caries may lead sensitivity and further into pain and RCT.
No your tooth will not become weak it won’t be as good as a natural tooth but will function normally.
We need to know the type of filling material to comment on its longevity.
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Maintain good oral hygiene and keep going on follow ups for the filling.
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