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How To Treat A Decayed Tooth?

I had to have a tooth killed by a dentist a few years ago. About 6-10 months ago the seal broke off along with a part of the tooth itself /unless the dentist just peeled it away to place the seal/. Right now the tooth looks black with an enormous hole in it. It also hurts a little when I chew on it. I can provide a photo, can you give me advice on how serious this is?
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
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Hello,

Read your query, as you have decayed tooth there is nothing to be worried so much, decayed tooth is examined firstly in investigation IOPA xray for this you should consult dentist go for proper radiograph of decayed tooth then discuss with your dentist and go for treatment plan tooth can be saved by Post and core or Root canal treatment , or you should go for Removal of tooth.
In meantime you can take painkiller for pain like Diclofenac sodium or Paracetamol by consulting with local doctor , Do warm saline gargle 3 - 4 times in day, Maintain good oral hygiene by proper brushing twice daily , Use Chlorhexidine mouthwash.

Hope it will help you.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka tiwari
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How To Treat A Decayed Tooth?

Hello, Read your query, as you have decayed tooth there is nothing to be worried so much, decayed tooth is examined firstly in investigation IOPA xray for this you should consult dentist go for proper radiograph of decayed tooth then discuss with your dentist and go for treatment plan tooth can be saved by Post and core or Root canal treatment , or you should go for Removal of tooth. In meantime you can take painkiller for pain like Diclofenac sodium or Paracetamol by consulting with local doctor , Do warm saline gargle 3 - 4 times in day, Maintain good oral hygiene by proper brushing twice daily , Use Chlorhexidine mouthwash. Hope it will help you. Regards, Dr. Priyanka tiwari