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Tooth cavity and decay
I have a tooth cavity and tooth decay doctor advised me to remove the decay tooth and rct for cavity I want to know any alternate treatment for rct. I have been taking regularly care of my teeth from past 3 year.cleaning my teeth after each meal, doing oil pulling practising yoga from past 2 years religiously as I believe in natural healing and each evey part of your body is connected to your overall well being any alternative suggestions will be highly appreciated.
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A deep cavity that exposes inner nerve and tissue has no alternative without RCT.
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If the cavity is involving pulp(inner tissue) and if you have intolerable pain during night or pus discharge since a long time with on and off history, Radiological involvement of pulp then you are suffering with Chronic irreversible pulpitis which needs RCT . It is really imp which tooth is affected as treatment varies.
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Please take a Intra oral Perapical Radiograph
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Consult and Take prescription for temporary relief of pain if you are symptomatic. Lest all it may need is a filling.
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