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Having pain after cavity filling. Doctor advised Flexon for 2 days. Can we give Ibugesic Plus syrup instead? If yes, how much?

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Consult your doctor again. Ibugesic syrup is for small children. If you are 38 yrs old, take some pain killer for the time being but consult ur doctor urgently. U might require change of filling or a ...  Read More

My cavity filling is paining when chewing hard food like nuts, crispy items. It been a month and my pain doesn't go away. My dentist adjusted height still no luck. She has taken the xray and found nothing. My filling is not at all deep. What could be the reason? I had 2 cavity fillings both have same pain.

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Filing needs to be reassessed. Your dentist probably need to remove the filling and check for any residual caries. ...  Read More

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Daughter, 7.5 years old is having pain after cavity filling. Pain is happening when she closes mouth. Doctor advised Flexon for 2 days, can we give Ibugesic Plus syrup instead?

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Ya, Ibugesic Plus syp can be given..However just get one Xray to see whether caries is involving the Dental pulp.. ...  Read More

I have a cavity that I got filled a few years back. I am experiencing pain because the filling came out. I want to get filling done

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Hello You need to go to dentist and get an x-ray done because you are having pain in your tooth .. This pain is not because of dislodged filling. It may be because of deep caries in your tooth... Afte ...  Read More

The cavity on left side tooth a hole in cavity filling is thia normal or i can see that hole in my cavity filling

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Is that a hole or a deep depression..? You should clarify with your previous dentist. In case required, they will do a refilling. ...  Read More

Can someone please tell me the do's and dont's after cavity filling. I got cavity filling done it had impacted enamel.

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Avoid eating sticky and sweet food stuffs ...  Read More

I recently have cavity filling, as u can show in pictures, will these filling stay like these, i can see these filling is this normal

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Dear,If you don't have any problem like high point or uneasyness, then it is perfect. ...  Read More

I am experiencing sensitivity. I had a cavity which I got filled around 4-5 years ago. Now to filling has come out. I don't feel any pain as such, but I am sensitive to hot and cold.

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Sir...you can get the tooth restored by an appropriate filling....first have to check the extent of the cavity ...  Read More

Does normal slight cavity in the teeth doesn't require filling? Because i have cavity in my mouth but doctor advised no need of cavity filling now? Is that okay?

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Attach picture ...  Read More

Would filling work out in my case as I'm afraid of root canal kindly suggest, there's a cavity in left upper teeth there's no pain

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Root canal treatment is the right option for your tooth. The decay is very deep and in very close proximity of the pulp. If you do filling in such tooth there may be intense pain and swelling. Final d ...  Read More

I have cavity in my wisdom tooth dentist have done permanent filling...but he can not remove cavity completely some decay remains under the filling because he told more drilling can expose the nerve so now my question is the remaining decay portion underneath the filling will cause any problem or not??will it progress ? He done composite blue light

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Yes it can progress in future and that tooth may require root canal in future ...  Read More

I have done filling in my wisdom tooth but some decay remains underneath the filling..during drilling i felt sensitivity and dr. Said more drilling can expose the nerve so some decay still there and filling done on it..will it cause problem???

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Depending on whether it’s effected or infective Dentine lies the answer. Effected Dentine is that tooth structure which is effected by bacterial infection but usually does not spreads the infection. I ...  Read More

Today my dentist done permanent filling in my wisdom tooth but some decay left underneath the filling as too much sensitivity occurs and he told its deep but i had no symptoms. .so will it be problematic? ?

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Wisdom teeth are best removed as difficult access makes cavity preparation and filling compromised. Also ,wisdom teeth rarely erupt completely in mouth making it difficult to keep area clean . If se ...  Read More

Is normal filling possible in this 3rd molar(imlacted) tooth..there is no problem or symptoms..how can i stop the decay progression

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Hello It would be better if you can go for the tooth extraction ...  Read More

This is my upper molar impacted wisdom tooth and there is cavity...any filling is possible in that case??

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It’s not possible to access the caries in an upper third molar that has not erupted completely. ...  Read More

Hey the photo I have attached is my cavity i have been noticing for a few months. It is not causing any pain or sensitivity but just a visible spot. I just wanted to ask if i should get a filling done or if i take proper care, can the cavity ve reversed?

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Hello and thank you for sharing your concern and photo. If the spot you're seeing is a non-painful cavity with no sensitivity, it’s likely in the early enamel stage or superficial dentin stage. Her ...  Read More

My 14year son is having pain in last 2 molar teeth uper 2 and lower 2 molars after doing filing. He was having little cavity so after checking dr. suggested to do filing. He was not having any pain before filing but after filing he started getting pain if he eats any hard food on filing side. So visited dentist again he reduced the filing and adju

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Hi, Visit your dentist again and address the issue. The filling may need more adjustment. ...  Read More

I went to a dentist due to an issue of tooth hypersensitivity. My particular tooth didn't react abnormaly to stimuli like hot cold or surgery food but only took little attention while bitting down hard solid food in a particular position.my dentist detect it as cavity and treated with composite filling. After that filling adjustment is done due to

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Hi, Take an x-ray for the tooth. ...  Read More

Do I need to get filling? As I got filling in my different teeth but dentist didn't told to get for this

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No need for filling as of now. But try keeping the area clean and tell your dentist to do enameloplasty. Dentist will make a smooth area so that food doesn’t get trapped into it ...  Read More

Is the GIC filling set.. I got it done on 29 Jan but while chewing roti's i can feel a little pain so can I chew or is it not set yet..

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You still have cavity on the same tooth which is not filled and ask you dentist to check high point. Some times you feel pain because of high point .And also gic will set completely within 24hrs . ...  Read More

Is the filling right of it has wear off I have got filling on 29 Jan. So it right or I need to visit dentist

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I just got my cavity filling done Today. My dentist hasn't used light to harden the composite material is it ok or something wrong? And some white substance is coming like a little only is it about to concern

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If it’s a composite filling then blue light is required to set the cement..if it’s a GIC filling then it will set by itself..you need to cross check with your doctor sir, which type of filling is it! ...  Read More

Which type of cavity filling is best for health? For back molars that doesnt release any harmful substance like amalgam releases mercury and Composite releases bpa. Tell me cost of each type like porcelain and gold type? suggest me whether porcelain and gold are preferable than others because of health and disability and whether they are easily ava

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1st we have to check the depth of cavity if its involved till pulp or not ...  Read More

Do I need to be worried that I still have black marks below this filling? It's been like that from the beginning. Did the filling a month ago. And did it need filling in the first place since no cavity was found in the xray?

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Hello It looks good They dnt seem like caries ...  Read More

Having major pain in wisdom teeth because of cavity. Having severe pain in the tooth. Tried with fitkari water as well. Had pain killer twice but no impact. What can I do to relieve from the pain. Please answer fast, its urgent.

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Normal salt water gargle and ice application on that part from outside ...  Read More

Which type of composite filling is best for molar pits and fissures superficial cavity? Two dentists said that I need filling on four molars(6). What should I opt for to maximise the duration? How long does FRC composite stay with good oral hygiene? Is it the best composite for back molar grooves as all my cusps are okay? Can I drink sugar now and

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Composite or gic ...  Read More

Earlier there was minor cavity and doctor did composite filling, 3 days back when I was eating my filling came out (no pain) then I visited same doctor and she clean and said minor tooth also came and did GIC filling as drilling and gap resulted to be close to pulp. I feel no pain at that time and after but day after it cause pain so I decided to t

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Hello, I will need to know how old this x ray is? And incase of pulp/nerve involvement rct will be required to prevent further infection in the ligaments. You can book a consultation for the same with ...  Read More

I think I need need dental fillings done due to cavity and large pits in my teeth .is it painful procedure? Do dentist give injections for it ? I am very nervous about the procedure.

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No,it is not painful,nothing to worry about. generally there is no local anesthesia given for filling,but if your filling is deep then you might require one. ...  Read More

Hi. I feel my cavity filling is finishing and i have bitter taste in mouth because of that. Is it safe if its going in my stomach if i swallow? I am worried. Please help.

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What type of filling was placed in ur mouth? Replace it with tooth colour filling to avoid that bitter taste .There is no problem if u swallow the filling.These r very minimal portions n not poisonous ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I am having a continuous pain in one of my molar tooth. This tooth has some old filling more than 2 year old. The pain is more severe when I drink any liquid or eat something from that side. My doubt is that just refilling will help, or I have to do some further treatment. Please suggest some pain remedy if possible.

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Hii do a xray there might be deep cavity there ...  Read More

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