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Filling for a permanent molar
It looks like my daughter has a cavity in one of her permanent molars. Can I get the filling done after 2 days or this should be treated on an urgent basis?
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Please get it treated as soon as possible.
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Visit a pedodontist.
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Discuss with your pedodontist about sealants and fluoride application as preventive measures.
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If there is no pain, filling can be done 2 days later.
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If she s experiencing pain then immediate care is needed..otherwise it is ok to delay the treatment for another 2 days...Filling can be done only if the pulp( nerve lyer) of the teeth is not involved..
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kindly visit dentist for further clinical examination and management
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Yes it can be done in two three days if she not have any acute symptoms
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Go through routine check up
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Avoid eating from affected side
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I would advise to get filling done as early as possible
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Consult me immediately
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If there is pain it must be attended immediately if not then u can wait
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Visit dentist
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Dr. Neha Sagre
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3 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi if she is having pain, you should visit immidiately and if she is not having pain you can wait.
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Dr. Ramandeep
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19 yrs exp
Mohali
If there is no pain then u can delay for 2 days. Not urgent.
Take care
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Dr. Ashmita Sudhakar
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10 yrs exp
Bangalore
The cavity should be catered to as soon as possible to avoid it becoming worse. 2 days is fine.
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visit dentist
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