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Root canal or false tooth
In my lower left 3rd moler, my filling got chipped off.
So, Should I go ahead with root canal or
Fix a false tooth, and later go for root canal?
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Incase it is a recent filling and it has got dislodged, go to your dentist and have it done ; in case or any tooth fracture your dentist will do the examination and will suggest RCT or extraction or a metal/ ceramic crown
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Keep the mouth clean and do rinses after meals to keep away the food lodgement in the cavity.
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You could fix a false tooth, eg A PFM crown and later go for a root canal in case the situation arises, but it can only be confirmed after a complete dental examination/consultation.
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Wisdom teeth are seldom used during chewing activities. Invade of only chopped fillings, a normal re restoration will suffice.
Pain and discomfort will need further treatments which include root canal therapy or extraction of teeth
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Get a re-restoration doone. (Filling)
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