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Want to check whether RCT is required
Please have a look at the attached xray photo of the upper right side teeth in which I'm having minor sensitivity and occasionally feel pain while eating.
Gums are healthy. Had a RCT last month for one of the upper tooth on left side.
Age 58 years
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The middle tooth requires the Root canal treatment, and the other needs a restoration (filling).
Next Steps
Visit a Dentist as early as possible to avoid more pain in this tooth.
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Get a Dental check up done every 6 months to avoid delay like in cases like this. The Dentist will examine all the teeth, and let you know if there are any cavities.
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The middle tooth(2nd Molar) needs RCT and the 1st one (1st molar) needs restoration.
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Please visit dental surgeon
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Hi.. by looking at your x-ray there is interdental caries in between your first and second molar teeth. Both the teeth requires treatment, the second molar tooth requires root canal treatment and other tooth requires filling.
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Consult the dentist for better treatment options
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Hi,
From the X-ray it seems you will need RCT for the middle tooth, even the other tooth need restoration(filling).
Next Steps
Visit Endodontist
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Don’t ignore it.
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Dr. Kirti Raina
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Jammu
Hie..yes rct is required ...go for a treatment asap
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Dr. Maya Dalaya
Prosthodontist
33 yrs exp
Mumbai
Middle tooth requires Root Canal treatment and the other tooth can be treated with filling
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Visit the dentist as soon as possible to avoid further pain & discomfort
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