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Tooth filling come off
Recently my tooth filling came off and there may have been decay under the filling on my premolar 4. Now when ever I eat I experience a sharp shooting pain, what should I do will I need a root canal or will just replacing the filling be adequate.
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Hi, the pain which you experience..how long does it lasts?? Is there any sensation to hot/ Cold liquids? Is there any pain while you lie down??. we need detailed history followed by a X-ray to confirm the diagnosis, then only it can be decided whether you need re- filling or RCT. Regards..
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Yes doctors are right with out any proper direction we can't help you out friend.so upload you xray PIC.
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X-ray will confirm the diagnosis.rct followed by capping might required.
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Hello ...you need to get a xray of premolar to evaluate the extent of caries in relation to the pulp inside. ..If cavity is deep and involving pulp you need root canal treatment for the same. ..as you are having sensitivity to extreme temperature perticularly to cold its a absolute indication of root canal. ..In your case just restoration of teeth with filling material ll jot be helpful .still I ll advice to get an iopa (X ray)done...ð regards Dt Vishal Mugal
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Just relax dear....filling might be dislodged of many reason may be buy human errors during restoration or might because of feeding habits of patient. i.e.because of sticky food.
Visit your dentist as soon as possible because treatment would certainly depend upon clinical and radiographic findings.
Do remember friends when ever a filling is dislogged or removed plz visit your dentist as soon as possible
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Dear Practo User,
A thorough checkup would be required to give a treatment plan for you. Kindly visit a dentist nearby for checkup.
Regards
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Dr. Parul Panchasara
Dental Surgeon
21 yrs exp
Pune
Sharp shooting pain means nerve endings are open; plus premolar is a small size tooth so when it generally decays second time under filling ; 90% cases to for root canal treatment. Go for it.
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Dr. Madhulika Singh
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello, first get your X ray done,if decay is close to nerve then root canal is the only treatment and if not close then filling can be done.but because you are having pain that shows premolar is infected.so root canal is the treatment for this.
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Dr. Vidhu.S
Dentist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello we need to take your x-ray to confirm the depth of decay if not involving the pulp then only filling replacement has to be done ..if involving the pulp then root canal ..but do not delay the filling as things will go worse due to neglect..tc
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Dr. Aarthi Shankar
Dentist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,You should consult a nearby dentist and get xray done.If them xray shows decay close to nerve of your tooth RCT has to be done otherwise filling can be done .But from your explanation looks like your cavity might be deep.Hope this helps..all the best!
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Go to a nearby dentist and get xray done
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Dont consume anyting very cold/sweet...get treated for that tooth at earliest.
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Dr. Kshitiz Rohilla
Oral Pathologist
16 yrs exp
Faridabad
Although a proper channel examination and an x ray will be required for the right diagnosis in your case, but most likely with the description that you have mentioned, it can be suggested that you will require root canal treatment for relief from the symptoms.... Regards....
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Dr. N Srinivas
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Hyderabad
HELLO, you need a thorough clinical checkup and radiograph to suggest a correct treatment plan.visit your dentist as early as possible to avoid complexity.Regards
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Dr. Vinod Kumar K R
Dentist
19 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
Probably yes, but we confirm once we check clinically and by taking radiograph
Better you vist dentist at earliest to avoid complex treatments
Good luck
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