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Tooth cavity
With a small cavity in a upper jaw tooth one dentist recommended simply filling whereas the other one is asking for a root canal
What should i do confused
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Dr. Subhash Mareddy
Dentist
29 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Most of the times, if the cavity has caused episodes of pain, a small radiograph is taken to decide for rct . On few occasions it is also possible to advise rct in a painless tooth but it should have clear radiographic proof. You can try couple of other dentist consultations to come to a clarity.
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