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Small hole in two molar teeth
Some time ago, I noticed small hole in two molar teeth, do I need root canal treatment for these or follow better hygiene routine so that holes don't get worst?.
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Hey, first you should go with x-ray, it will reveal whether you need filling or RCT.If it is small does not reach pulp then filljng will be done and if it is deep and reaches the pulp , then offcourse RCT is the best option.
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You should visit dentist as soon as possible.
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Cleaning should be done with proper hygiene maintain.
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If only food lodgement and no pain the tooth can be restored, if you are having pain get Xray done to know the extension of the caries.,
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After Xray Restoration or Root canal Treatment can be done
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Maintain good oral hygiene, picture shared shows calculus deposits, you have get your teeth cleaned
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From the pic shared, looks like you should be able to get away with fillings rather than Root canal treatment ,but appearances can be deceptive and x ray is the way to go, to confirm .Also professional scaling and polishing would be beneficial
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Schedule a dental evaluation
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Hello mam If the hole is small it can be corrected by filling teeth, if it is deep need further Xray. There is more calculus which is needed to be treated mam.
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visit dentist nearby
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Try chewing on both sides.
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Need to take an xray to see the depth of the hole
If it is away from the nerve of the tooth then a tooth coloured filling can be done but if it is close to the nerve of the tooth then root canal treatment needs to be done
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get it restored to prevent further damage
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A small hole in a molar is usually the early stage of tooth decay (cavity). At this stage, most cavities can be treated with a simple filling â no root canal is required unless the decay has reached the pulp (nerve) of the tooth. The only way to confirm this is with a clinical examination and, if needed, an X-ray.
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Visit your dentist soon for a check-up. Get the cavity cleaned and filled to prevent it from spreading deeper. If X-ray shows that the decay is close to or has reached the nerve, then root canal treatment may be necessary.
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Even small cavities can grow quickly if ignored. Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, floss regularly, and reduce frequent sugary snacks/drinks to prevent new cavities.
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Hello ,
First you should go for cleaning or scaling (oral prophylaxis) of your teeth and take a full mouth checkup and examined by dentist with proper x rays whether you need root canal or restoration.
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Hello!!
I’m glad you are aware of your oral hygiene and want to take care of it.
You need oral prophylaxis which is professional cleaning/scaling and a full mouth check up.
So as to determine the extent of the cavities, you will have to get it examined by dentist, and also an X-ray would help us determine whether you need root canal treatment or not.
Take care!!
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Go for a full mouth check up with your dentist.
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Professional cleaning once in 6 months/1 year and maintenance of oral hygiene by brushing twice a day and keeping a check on food habits will also help in taking care of your teeth.
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Hello
First of all, you need to visit the dentist for the filling
Maintaining proper overall, hygiene will prevent caries
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Dr. Rutuja Jagtap
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Pune
Hello, first of all, I’d like to know if you are experiencing pain, food lodgement, or sensitivity in the same region you mentioned. Based on that, we can decide the treatment. From what it seems, you may require a filling, but an X-ray will help confirm whether a filling or a root canal treatment is needed. In addition, you will also need scaling and polishing, along with maintaining proper brushing habits.
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Visit a dentist asap
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Scaling polishing and maintenance of good oral hygiene
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Dr. Rajesh Singh
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Kolkata
Firstly u have to maintain ur oralhygine so go for scaling..
About ur cavity, consult to nearest dentist for confirmation about ur cavity...if caries reached to pulp the RCT is the option, or if caries is not reach upto pulp then restoration is enough....
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Consultant dentist
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Dr. Madiha
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2 yrs exp
Noida
Hello! Advise X-ray. If caries is small, filling will restore the tooth. Maintain oral hygiene. Advise scaling and polishing too!
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
Visit a dentist and get a clinical examination. You need to get a full mouth cleaning done.
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