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Tooth decay
I have cavities and am going for extractions. but i have minimal cavities in other teeth as well. want to know can cavity cause cancer?
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Hello there.... No ..!!!...cavities does not cause cancer....
U can get them filled from a nearby dentist...
Take care..!!
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Hi. No it cannot cause cancer. Go for cavity fillings or root canal if required. But get treated for cavities. They don't cause cancer . But, they can cause infection.
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Not at all. Cavities in tooth can only cause pain if long standing but no cancer. Cavities can be simply filled with restorative material. Don't go for extraction bcoz of cavities in tooth.
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Dr. Aarthi Shankar
Dentist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Present small cavities can be filled and decay progression can be prevented .Cavities do not cause cancer. To prevent new cavities from happening kindly maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice daily and flossing regularly .
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Dr. Dinesh Vats
Prosthodontist
9 yrs exp
South Goa
Cavities do not cause cancer.
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