Tooth ache..thinks it's cavity problem

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Asked for Female, 27 Years

I have cavity and tooth is aching..and my right side of face has bck numb..I can feel pain.not able to chew anything.

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Dr. Tarun Kumar Giroti

Dentist 28 yrs exp Delhi

Please have a root canal treatment done

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Dr. Shyama Chalam Pediatric Dentist 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shyama Chalam

Pediatric Dentist 7 yrs exp Bangalore

It does look like you have a deep cavity which is causing the pain. Please visit a dentist nearby and he will take an x ray and advice if the tooth can be saved or not. If the tooth can be saved a root canal treatment followed by a crown ( cap) is advised Otherwise extraction and tooth re placement is the only option we are left with