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Root canal or filling
Today i had my filling done , but the doctor said that the cavity was severe and if again the pain occurred...I'll need to get an RCT done ...
So can anybody please tell me that , if i would be needing RCT in how much time my tooth might start paining if I've got my filling done today at 11am .
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Please share the x ray of tooth, if you have.
Normally in case of Grossly carious tooth, RCT is done.
There is no time limit for pain to occur.
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Please share the x ray.
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There no set time if u have filling and it’s deep then it may cause pain if it’s not and gud filling down with all precautions then u may avoid but it all depends on symptoms
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Do it if u have pain it’s wise decisions
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Hello sir ,
First you need to dhare your radiograph, than only i can explain you the exact condition and the required treatment.
But if your doctor suggested for the RCT than may be your tooth cavity is deep and it may reaches to the pulp.
But for time being if you don’t have any problem after filling than you can wait for some time.
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Get your X-ray done
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Please share the clinical photograph of the tooth.
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if in case of doubt you can consult me to evaluate the exact condition & treatment accordingly through online mode on Practo
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don't eat anything hard from that side.
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Hiii...Your dentist has done the right thing for choosing the preventive approach...It's always better to fill the teeth with permanent filling material...If you have pain again then you have to go for RCT... There's no estimated time that when the pain will occur..But till then there's no need to worry about that teeth..
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If your tooth needs rct,the filled tooth will pain within 2 weeks.
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Thanks for approaching
We can't estimate the time it completely depends on the distance between the pulp and the filling.
And one more thing let me know what kind of filling you have done(temp or permanent)
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Dr. Nihal Yadav
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Delhi
You got the right thing done for you there is no specific time period for you to wait for the pain to occur if the filling done is not temporary and if there is no pain you are happy to go with it . Keep your oral hygiene maintained.
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