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Initial stages cavity problem
Hi doctor.,
I have uploaded my recent scan copy.
What kind of treatment , I have to take it now.
Only filling is ok or I have to do root canal treatment.
I am not feeling any pain currently.
Please give some suggestions.
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your lower left molar teeth mostly needs root canal treatment, you can reconfirm by taking xray of the tooth. bridgewaydental.com
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as i am seeing that you are having cavity in your left first molar,
if you do not have pain then there is no need for root canal treatment.
for future concern you have to just go for the removal of caries and continued by filling.
for more protection you can go for capping
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The upper right first tooth has been severely decayed. The cavity has almost reached the innermost portion of the tooth that is the pulp. Ideal treatment would be root canal in which the pulp would be cleaned off infection and a suitable material would be filled in. This is followed by placement of cap which will serve as a protective covering over the treated tooth as well as give it a natural look.
Next Steps
kindly visit a dental surgeon for detailed checkup.
Health Tips
1.Do not delay the appointment because if the cavity increases some more it'll be difficult to save the tooth.
2. Kindly do not self medicate
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Hello. The lower left tooth seems to have a deep cavity. From this OPG it appears to have affected the innermost chamber of the tooth that contains the nerves and blood vessels. Once you visit a Dentist, the decayed portion of the tooth would be cleaned and checked if the cavity has reached the pulp chamber.
If it has, then an RCT is a must.
Next Steps
Visit a Dentist as soon as possible
Health Tips
Do not chew on left side.
Do not press or cover the face on left side.
DO NOT DELAY IN VISITING A DENTIST.
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Root canal treatment followed by capping is the right option.
Although it’s not paining now, but the size of the cavity is increasing.
Next Steps
Get an IOPA(small X-ray of the single tooth) Done.
Health Tips
Do not leave the treatment incomplete a cap placement is must after root canal
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Even if it is not paining, the cavity has already touched the pulp (live tissue of tooth). Root canal treatment is suggested followed by post and cap.
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