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Cavity or tooth decayed
Can you see area marked with arrow in picture , is this cavity or tooth decay.
What is the treatment for it.
When i tried to check using my nails it seems hollow from root.
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You need to go for Dental scaling and polishing. Later on the tooth in question seems to have cavity which needs to be cleaned and filled.
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clinical evaluation
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donot poke with nails. visit dentist asap to avoid further damage
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It is hard deposits of dental plaque. Visit a dentist and get a thorough scaling done.you can consult through this for prescription of medication and instructions.
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Need to be checked clinically
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Visit a dentist for in clinic consult
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Don’t use nails. It can injure further
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Dr. Arvind Mittal
Dentist
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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This is calculus deposition ,for removal of this u have to visit clinic
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Dr. Swati Karkare
Pediatric Dentist
29 yrs exp
Nashik
Please consult dentist. U need to get cleaned and filled.
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