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I have cavity in on of my teeth due to which i have a lot of pain on that side of mouth. what shall i do to remove that cavity from my mouth. please recommend

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If it is painful, you may need a root canal treatment. Please visit a dentist at the earliest ...  Read More

Can any one suggest good pain killer for pain due to cavity .I want to have RCT done but can't have it this week.

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You can try any over the counter painkillers like Combiflam though Pain due to cavity usually does not respond to painkillers very well since pain relief will be only after pressure release from the p ...  Read More

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Hi, I m 39 year old diabetic n have tooth pain since 5 days i have severe pain in cavity n have headache...my question is if i go for filling will it stop my cavity pain and headache for some months?? I dont want to get rid of teeth right now. Can filling stop cavity pain and headache which happens to me after every meal?

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U should not go for filling rather first share ur current x ray. If the condition is good I think it can be saved via RCT or else v have to for extraction ...  Read More

Pain in cavity, can you please tell some remedy. It's paining alot as the old filling is removed. please help me out

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Possible the cavity is deep . ...  Read More

I am suffering from cavity pain.. Please suggest me good toothpaste so that I can get rid of it... Reply soon... Eagerly waiting for the suggestion... Thank you... God bless you

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If there's already a cavity, no toothpastes can reverse that. You'll need to get it treated. Visit a dentist. ...  Read More

Continuous pain in a cavity area .It has got sensitive to cold too.tell how to get rid of it .I don't have time to fill it

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Either it might go for filling or Root canal treatment depending on depth of the cavity , kindly visit nearby dentist so that he examine and treat accordingly , kindly understand that medications can ...  Read More

I have been having tooth pain ever since I started drinking green tea...but I realised the occurrence of cavity too..what can be the cause of the pain

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Cavity may have reached near the pulp. So would recommend to get a radiograph done and get a consultation before it deepens more. ...  Read More

My son had cavity pain in upper teeth.Can you suggest any painkiller medicine to reduce the pain .It will be very helpful for us .Is it safe to give painkiller in this age?

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What is the age? ...  Read More

I have a cavity in lower right jaw, but I am not in pain. My dentist recommends root canal but since I have no pain can I just go with filling?

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Hi, Pain is not the only criteria for undergoing Root Canal Treatment. The cavity might be deep or it might be very close to the pulp tissue, which houses all nerves n blood supply. If the dentist has ...  Read More

I have cavitiy in my last tooth now it's paining, I'm unable to eat from right side,right now due to covid 19 I don't want to visit dentist at this time, please suggest some treatment for now, I'm using clove oil .I searched online and come to know about pyrax cavity varnish.... But I don't know if it will work and in which case we should use it an

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T.ketorol DT, dilute in water and consume after food, only if pain.maximum 3-4 tanks per day. T.Famonext 20,empty stomach,once a day. If doesn't subside take antibiotics. ...  Read More

Ive been experiencing something stuck in that place for more than 3 weeks . I don't know how many weeks it existed No pain or tenderness on the polyp Im worried that it could be malignant I don't smoke , no alcohol , no Tobacco

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It's mucus retention cyst or mucocele...often happened secondary to trauma. It's soft , small lump filled with mucus . It forms when minor salivary gland duct or gland get blocked or damaged. ...  Read More

Hi, My baby is 2 year and for her cavity is started in the upper jaw teeths. I have started brushing her two times still it's seems to be spreading. Is there any way to protect the unaffected teeths also any treatment for the affected ones Regards

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Cavited tooth not cleaned by brushing.you should visit dental clinic especially pedodontist and restore the tooth with restorative material. if there is prolonged bottle feeding during baby is sleepin ...  Read More

There's no pain or irritation. Though not being able to eat normally due to mouth ulcer. I'm applying dologel for ulcer. Do I need to see a dentist for my tooth??

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Hello You can continue applying dologel approx 7-10 days will take for healing Avoid spicy food and chewing from the affected side It will be fine no need to worry give it few days for healing ...  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

How much time is taking from a tooth hole to reaching the pulp? I have no sensitivity till now but tooth hole occur and filling is not possible for impacted tooth (wisdom) i guess..can you tell me how much time to get it reach the the pulp and cause pain...how many months or year can be taken for progression ?what is your idea by seeing this pic?ho

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Wisdom teeth can be filled as it has erupted already... If pain starts extraction is needed as RCT is not possible at extreme corner ...  Read More

I think there is a hole. .is there any hole can u tell me??is temporary filling can be done in this impacted tilted partially erupt wisdom tooth there is no sensitivity or pain...i dont extract it pls help me

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Yes if there is no tenderness or sensitivity you can ...  Read More

I have tooth cavity..a black hole in my partially erupted wisdom toothand not want to extract it there is no sensitivity and pain...if there is no sensivity should i go to dentist or should i wait sometime for sensitivity and then go to dentist?

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If its a wisdom tooth , please get it extracted , thats going to be the ultimate plan for it . Delay in the procedure usually makes it more complicated. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, My 9 year old daughter's some milk teeth have got cavities but one particular tooth looks really bad. I am not sure what should I do as she is not feeling any pain. Right now It is difficult for us to visit a doctor that's why looking for suggestions here. As these are milk teeth, Do you think the problem will get solved automatica

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Hi, The tooth has got a very deep decay, an x-ray is required. Visit a Pedodontist at the earliest and get the tooth treated as advised. ...  Read More

Is filling is possible in this upper wisdom tooth as i see decay already started but there is no pain or probs till now..so is filling possible in that type of impaction?

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Mam teeth hasn't erupted completely and teeth seemed to be cross it would be better if u have an x ray. If position is favorable then we can have filling. ...  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

Hi , I have a cavity the size of the mustard seed . Is there any way to reverse this? Will changing my toothpaste work ? Any recommendations?

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No any toothpaste work ...  Read More

My 4 years old daughter has severe dental cavities in 4-5 teeth. Doctor has advised a sedated cleaning and implanting a crown. Doctor says the cost is around 4K for cavity removal and 6K for Steel crown and 9k for Ceramic crown. So per tooth around Rs.13K if I opt for Ceramic crown. Is this cost in line with what all dentists charge or is there any

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If you tell me about your location, I will give you suggestions. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My 17 month old daughter got cavity in her one teeth ...what should I do please help 🙏🙏

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Please get it examined..it maybe a stain. ...  Read More

Radiating pain In upper molar. There is a cavity. The pain is spreading towards head and creating headaches

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If there's a cavity on the tooth and there's pain while chewing it is quite possible that the same is because of the tooth is infected and the infection has reached the pulp and beyond ( inner core of ...  Read More

What can be given to a 3.5ychild having extreme sudden toothache due to cavity for immediate relief if emergency dentist visit is not possible? P250 is not working.. I have Colgate pain out, zytee and mucopain at home. Her weight is 10.8kgs.

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Hello Please visit the dentist for treatment because you have already given the medicine that is given for the pain relief ...  Read More

I have cavity in my molar teeth and i have been asked 15k for cleaning and filling process. Is it the cost or i should see different dentist. What is the average cost for this process.

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Hello I don’t think it’s just cleaning they will not do cleaning for the cavity. It must be some other process like restoration or root canal treatment with crown ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I had done a root canal for an upper tooth in 2010. Now all the cement has fallen off. And the tooth broke in two pieces. And I can see skin has grown in the middle of the tooth. Some times when I eat food it bleeds a little there. I'm having cold from few days because I had to use very cold water and dust exposure. I thought of extra

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Hi, Visit a dentist and get an x-ray for the tooth. Extraction can be done once you feel a little better. ...  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

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

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