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Hi, I am 22 weeks now . already filled cavity in one of the tooth is removed and part of tooth also broken a week ago . I have little pain in that area now .can I do manual dental fillings / procedure during this time ? Will it affect my baby by any chance due to this procedure. Please recommend.

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Yes u can Safe ...  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

I have gaps in front teeth so i did dental filling in all fronth teeth to fill the gaps between. I didn't have cavity but in one teeth but now i'm feeling a mild pain in non cavity teeth. Does dental filling cause pain or cavity when filled without any dental caries? 🙄

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Yes with composite restoration you can sometimes get sensitivity problems. ...  Read More

My daughter is soon is going to get a dental filling done for her cavities. She has one permanent and two temporary teeth that needs filling. The doctors asked me two questions : do you want your child to have a white filling or silver filling? And Do you want us to use anesthesia or nitrous oxide? I kindly request you to answer my question as s

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You can go for any filling you want.. If you are esthetically concerned then you can go for white fillings... It can be done under local anaesthesia only.. No need for nitrous oxide... ...  Read More

Hello, I need to do a dental filling. I want to know which type of filling is the best and will last long.

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Tooth Color fillings ( composite )are the best and latest ... If properly done they last long . ...  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

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

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

I'm in my 6th month and need to check and remove dental cavity. Can I go? Because the pain is severe and I can't sleep at all

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Take opinion from your obstetrician as well as dentist. I don't think there should be any problem. ...  Read More

I wanna whiten my teeth and realized that i have cavity on both of my molars. Its like a black line going through my teeth and whenever food or something sweet touches it, it becomes quite sensitive. And also two 2 black dots on my pre molars. Does it need filling before whitening? And whats the average cost of both of them

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Hello You need filling for the tooth and it cost around 2000 per tooth ...  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

I have TMJ Disorder with jaw popping, jaw deviation and occasional pain. I need to get a few dental fillings. But I cannot keep my mouth open for long and too much degree of mouth opening worsens my TMJ Disorder. I cannot open my mouth too much. Hence I am scared to get the fillings done. Will local anaesthesia be helpful in numbing the jaw and he

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Hi, You have to keep your mouth open while getting the fillings done. Do single tooth filling in each visit and take break every 30 seconds to a minute while doing the procedure. The dentist will do t ...  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

I had my dental filling 8 days ago day i notice a very very tiny and mild black spot on my dental filled teeth what is it ???

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Hello It might be any food that is lodged on the filling Or the caries Please get it checked ...  Read More

My daughter is having deep dental cavity in right side at the back and having pain now. She is 4 yrs old and Autistic ( also with no proper speech) is not cooperating for treatment. Doctor suggested for giving pedicloryl and then try. How successful is the treatment with this medicine? I mean what if my child wakes in between the treatment? Are the

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All the possible treatment for that particular teeth is suggested under Conscious sedation or General Anesthesia. The medical fitness is must by paediatrician for doing procedure under GA. ...  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

Its tiny hole in my tooth but yet i dont feel pain , does it require composite filling ,if it is ,how much it will cost or can be heal by any medicine please suggest any remedy

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Please get you treatment done as this will progress even if you don’t have pain in future you can have pain ...  Read More

Hi , I am 19 weeks pregnant .My field cavity came out recently . Can we do filling during this time ? Please suggest.

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Yes you can do. But the after procedure medication do consult your obstetrician ...  Read More

I had my wisdom tooth extracted and root canal done for an adjacent tooth yesterday. During the procedure my lip got burned. It doesn't pain but it looks bad. Is this permanent? Can I do something about it? Please advice.

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Take online consultation ...  Read More

Hi, My Doctor has put in GIC hybrid filling on two of lower molars. What is the difference between GIC and GIC hybrid filling? Should I go for composite filling? I had asymptomatic deep dental cavity

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For long term composite filling is better ...  Read More

Teeth 3 (upper molar), 19, 18, 30 (lower jaw) underwent cavity filling around two weeks ago. There is no pain but I feel sensitivity while chewing hard food. I got some levelling done 5 days ago and sensitivity has reduced but it's still there. Why is this sensitivity happening? Kindly suggest next steps.

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This is general sensitivity, which occurs often after restorations It will subside by its own in few days to week Keep the treated area clean with flossing Maintain oral hygiene ...  Read More

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