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Dental pain
I am experienced severe pain in my second molar
when I eat or drink something hot or cold .
It also has pits ..can it be a dental cavity 😭..I am really fearful about the procedure ..will it involve dental drilling ?
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Hello dear
Please be calm
No not always drilling is done.excavation can be done only that is sufficient.i suggest you to please share the clinical pic for confirmation of the involved lesion
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Hello,
As you don't have continuous pain or pain at night it can be treated by a filling but the final treatment procedure will only occur once the x-ray is done as it will tell the extent of caries and line of treatment.
As your fear for drill is concern see any procedure as such won't cause any pain to you.
Next Steps
Get an X-ray done
Health Tips
don't eat hard and hot food, don't chew from that side and don't apply hot pack to the area.
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Hello,
As u have mentioned about pits on the tooth it can be due to decay. Sometimes top part will be small but below it there is lot of damage to tooth.
Next Steps
Get an x-ray done for further analysis of problem and treatment planning.
Health Tips
Avoid having hot and cold foods and rinse with warm salt water after every meal throughout the day till you get treated.
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Dr. Anju Sharma
Periodontist
35 yrs exp
Jalandhar
Since u do not experience pain while sleeping ...I feel u can get the tooth filled ...pl meet ur dentist at the earliest
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Try avoiding eating on that side
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