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Suggest Treatment For Dental Cavity

Hi sir, i noticed a small hole in my gum on the right side of my jaw i do not have pain but when i consume cold or hot food it jitters.

I am 21 year old i went to the dentist yesterday he just looked at the cavity for just 2 seconds not more than that. He said i have to under go a root canal treatment so i have to visit him 4 to 5 sessions and each visit will cost me Rs.600.

He also suggested me to have a white cap or a metal cap.

Please let me know is it a serious problem because i do not have pus or pain.

I just wanted to know that is root canal ok for me at this age and i am very upset because many whom i know told that the root canal treatment will last only 3 years and i have to undergo the same treatment every 3 years.

Any alternative please -- something that can solve the problem without root canaling let me know..
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Root canal is usually performed when the cavity reaches till the inner most layer of the tooth and affects the vitality of the tooth. I will advise that you get a second opinion from another dentist to confirm that the decay is extensive enough for a root canal. If you really do need a root canal, then unfortunately there is no other alternative. It is not true that it will last only 3 years. Many factors affect the success of a root canal procedure. If you have enough remaining tooth structure and if the procedure is performed properly, the root canal can last many years.
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Dentist,  Dr. Uzma Rahaman's  Response
Thanks for using Health Care Magic.

Read your query.

A tooth will need root canal treatment based on many factors of which one is if the tooth decay is involving the pulp.

If I was your treating dentist ,I would first consider an radiograph and if the tooth is decayed involving the pulp ,would proceed with the root canal treatment.

Post treatment ,tooth needs a cap/crown as if not covered will have the chances of getting broken. Time period for root canal treatment cannot be given as a successfully done tooth can last for years.

Hope this was useful.
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Suggest Treatment For Dental Cavity

Root canal is usually performed when the cavity reaches till the inner most layer of the tooth and affects the vitality of the tooth. I will advise that you get a second opinion from another dentist to confirm that the decay is extensive enough for a root canal. If you really do need a root canal, then unfortunately there is no other alternative. It is not true that it will last only 3 years. Many factors affect the success of a root canal procedure. If you have enough remaining tooth structure and if the procedure is performed properly, the root canal can last many years.