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Does this require root canal
A dentist I visited this tooth would require root canal and a crown too. I visted another dentist and he said its not the case and it's been almost two months since I went back to the dentist. I had my exams in between and then didn't get appointment so it's now almost two months. I have been flossing and taking care of my teeth and never had pain in this tooth to begin with. Does it require root canal I am extremely scared of dental procedures
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Carious on Root of tooth. If you doesn't feel any symptoms like sensitivity or pain then go for restoration.
But permanent and long term solution is root canal treatment.
Still have queries then please consult with doctor online or offline for better guidance and treatment options.
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If you don’t have any symptoms like pain or sensitivity from cold or hot than for now you don’t need root canal but later on may be yes. but keep a regular check on your teeth condition. And go for filling for now.
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Looks like a root caries !!! Prognosis after root canal is questionable!!
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get it treated asap
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do the oral hygiene routine
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Hello, I am Dr. Kapil saroha from Kapil Dental Clinic and implant center. I would like to say this doesn't require root canal treatment at present. But definitely need a filling. Rest depends on the symptoms.
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visit your dentist if symptoms persist.
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visit your dentist
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Cavity is below cervical line of tooth. Filling will not stay there.
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Visit MDS periodontist
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Dr. Vivek Bagga
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Not required . But cavity filling is difficult as it’s a difficult area to access . Later on yes you may require root canal for permanent solution but for now u can maintain it if it’s not troubling you
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Dr. Deepika Chari
Pediatric Dentist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi!
True that it's not that deep when observed through the above X-ray. But the position it is in and the chances of it to get into a deep caries is high.
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Visit a endo/ periodontist for further treatment plan.
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Some caries look too small and when operated turns into a fairly big one. So be prepared for that.
Flossing is very important. Take care.
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