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Is Root Canal Treatment Needed For Cavity?

I had no pain in my upper right molar but xray showed I had a cavity so I let dentist fill it. Now it is sensitive to cold and if I pick at it it get irritated. I went back to dentist who took xray and now has referred me to endodontist who can take better xray and tell me if I need root canal. Did the dentist cause me now to need a root canal.
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,

X-ray of the tooth will confirm whether the tooth is to be root canal treated or not.
As you have mentioned you have already taken the x-ray and root canal treatment is suggested, i would suggest you to go with your Dentist and complete the treatment.

Take care!
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Is Root Canal Treatment Needed For Cavity?

Hi, Thanks for posting the query, X-ray of the tooth will confirm whether the tooth is to be root canal treated or not. As you have mentioned you have already taken the x-ray and root canal treatment is suggested, i would suggest you to go with your Dentist and complete the treatment. Take care!