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Tooth decay n cavity
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One of my tooth is in very bad condition. There is cavity in it n tooth is decaying. Due to cavity there is black spot formed.
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Get an (IOPA) x-ray of that tooth done to check the extent of the cavity....
If the cavity is superficial and you don't have any pain then simple filling is enough....
If the cavity is deep(involving innermost pulpal region) you need to go for ROOT CANAL TREATMENT followed by
capping
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kindly visit dentist without delay for treatment
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the severity has to be analysed if sufficient tooth structure is present then root canal treatment! and crown can be given .
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Good morning,
We are glad that u have concern towards your oral health. Firstly ur description shows that u are not having any pain in that tooth. But the extent of tooth decay can only be assessed by radiographic evaluation so,
Next Steps
visit a dentist nearby and get appropriate treatment for it.
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hope u get rid of caries soon
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Hello
Nothing to worry. Donot panic.
Since you have not complained of pain- the cavity mostly is small and can be saved.
If the cavity is small and painless- filling can be done
If the cavity is painful- root canal is the option
If the tooth is a third molar- it has to be extracted
If the tooth is totally destroyed- extraction
If there is only root of tooth left- extraction
Next Steps
visit a nearby dentist asap
donot delay the treatment- it might progress to complications
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dental Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
hello
I will suggest you to get a proper check up done to ensure the right treatment of choice which can be
either restoration OR if severe then you need to get an rct.
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visit you dentist
x ray of tooth
treatment
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