Root canal treatment

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Asked for Female, 23 Years

I am having cavity problem which is affecting my tooth .only root canal is an option for that or is there any other option

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Dr. Priyanka Shah

Dentist 7 yrs exp Thane

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If the cavity is small and not affecting nerve of your tooth then the tooth can be saved by filling . But if nerve is involved root canal is required .

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visit a dentist at earliest so that your tooth can be saved .

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Dr. Nishanth Shetty Dentist 14 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nishanth Shetty

Dentist 14 yrs exp Bangalore

The depth and extent of cavity is the main indicator to whether you need a root canal in the first place. And if it is deep enough it sure will need a root canal treatment. The only alternative is extraction, though cheap... Unadvised!

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Visit an endodontist!

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Root canal is the best available option!