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A small hole(decay) in the last teeth, should I go for teeth filling or let it be...,along with this tell me measures to protect my teeth from further decaying
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Greetings Practo User A hole in tooth needs a review by dentist and at least a filling (restoration). Exact treatment can only be advised after visual inspection and x ray. Leaving it unattended will lead to further decay and eventually pain.
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