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Tooth cavity
Hole in the last teeth of lower right side. pain radiates to jaw and ear. what should be done.either remove or filling
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hello, well it looks like you have got a deep decayed tooth, involving the pulp or nerves of the tooth. it will be difficult to advice without seeing the case and radiograph of the involved tooth. if the decay is deep but not extensive . that means the crown portion is intact then we can try saving it, but everything depends on the clinical and radiological findings. it is advised to save the tooth if conditions are favourable, as it is tooth which helps you in chewing the food.
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dont eat hard and sweet food items things from that side. you can do some warm saline gargles to keep that area clean and also you can take some analgesic if it pains
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It means there is cavity in teeth
Which reach to pulp that’s why causing pain
Treatment depends on extend of decay
It can either be treated by RCT or by extraction
Visit nearby dentist so he or she can take X-ray n diagnose accurately
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